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硖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
硖xiáa town in Hebei provinceg, 11 strokes, radical 石
硖xiáplace nameunknown, 11 strokes, radical 石
xiá(xia2) T2
  1. 1a town in Hebei province
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

硖(硤)xiá(xia2)

The character 硖 (xiá) primarily refers to a specific place name, often associated with a town in Hebei province, China. It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or historical references related to that area.

Strokes11Radical石
Cultural Note

Hebei province is significant in Chinese history and culture, being home to many historical sites and cities, including the capital city of Shijiazhuang. Understanding place names like 硖 can provide insight into regional characteristics and local culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rocky town where the 'rock' (石, shí) is so prominent that it forms the foundation of the place. The character 硖 combines the radical for 'stone' (石) with the phonetic element, which can be remembered as the sound 'xiá.' Picture a signboard at the town entrance made of stone, announcing 'Welcome to Xiá!'

Meanings of 硖

xiá(xia2)
1a town in Hebei province
2place name
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About 硖

硖Simplified
硤Traditional
11Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 硖

Usage Notes

Since 硖 is a proper noun, it is typically used in specific contexts and is not used in general conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Remember that place names may have varying pronunciations in different regions or dialects.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, which may limit its utility for HSK-focused learners. However, knowing this word can enhance your geographical vocabulary and cultural understanding of Hebei province. Focus on other place names to build a broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 硖 with other similar-sounding characters like 下 (xià), which means 'down' or 'below.' For example, saying '我住在下' (Wǒ zhù zài xià) instead of '我住在硖' (Wǒ zhù zài xiá) would be incorrect when referring to the town.

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Pronunciation of 硖

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Etymology of 硖

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)夹
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Case file: 硖

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 硖?

Decomposition of 硖

IDS Structure⿰石夹
硖Full Character
=
石dan4
left
夹jia1
right
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Which of these is a component of 硖?

How to say a town in Hebei province in Chinese

“a town in Hebei province” in Chinese is硖xiá

The character 硖 (xiá) primarily refers to a specific place name, often associated with a town in Hebei province, China. It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or historical references related to that area.

When to use 硖

Since 硖 is a proper noun, it is typically used in specific contexts and is not used in general conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words. Remember that place names may have varying pronunciations in different regions or dialects.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 硖 with other similar-sounding characters like 下 (xià), which means 'down' or 'below.' For example, saying '我住在下' (Wǒ zhù zài xià) instead of '我住在硖' (Wǒ zhù zài xiá) would be incorrect when referring to the town.

Write 硖

硖

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Word Family of 硖

Words Containing This Character1
硖xiáplace name硤
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Compound Meaning

What does 硖 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 硖

It refers to a town in Hebei province, primarily used as a place name.

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