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絳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
絳jiàngdeep red; a river in Shanxi provincex, 12 strokes, radical 糹
jiàng(jiang4) T4
  1. 1deep red; a river in Shanxi province
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March 24, 2026

絳jiàng(jiang4)

The character 絳 (jiàng) primarily means 'deep red,' often used to describe a rich, vibrant shade of red found in traditional Chinese textiles and art. It can also refer to a river in Shanxi province, indicating its geographical significance. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but may appear in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes12Radical糹
Cultural Note

The color deep red, represented by 絳, is highly valued in Chinese culture, symbolizing luck, happiness, and prosperity. It is often seen in festivals and weddings, where red decorations are prevalent.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep red river flowing through a valley, with the word 'jiàng' written in large, bold letters along its banks. The character 絳 combines the silk radical (纟) on the left, hinting at its connection to textiles, with the character for 'long' (長) on the right, suggesting the flowing nature of the river.

Meanings of 絳

jiàng(jiang4)
1deep red; a river in Shanxi province
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About 絳

絳Simplified
12Strokes
糹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While the character is not frequently used in daily conversation, it may appear in poetry or artistic discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can change meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on its radicals and components to better understand its structure. It connects to other characters related to color and geography, enriching your vocabulary in those areas.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 絳 with similar characters like 蕨 (jué) or 鬱 (yù), which have different meanings. Remember that 絳 specifically refers to a deep red color and is not interchangeable with those other characters.

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Etymology of 絳

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

silk

Semantic (meaning)糹
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Phonetic (sound)夅
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Case file: 絳

  1. 1The meaning half糹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夅 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysilk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 絳?

Decomposition of 絳

IDS Structure⿰糹夅
絳Full Character
=
糹si1
left
夅jiang4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 絳?

How to say deep red; a river in Shanxi province in Chinese

“deep red; a river in Shanxi province” in Chinese is絳jiàng

The character 絳 (jiàng) primarily means 'deep red,' often used to describe a rich, vibrant shade of red found in traditional Chinese textiles and art. It can also refer to a river in Shanxi province, indicating its geographical significance. This character is less commonly used in everyday language but may appear in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 絳

While the character is not frequently used in daily conversation, it may appear in poetry or artistic discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronunciation can change meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 絳 with similar characters like 蕨 (jué) or 鬱 (yù), which have different meanings. Remember that 絳 specifically refers to a deep red color and is not interchangeable with those other characters.

Write 絳

絳

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Word Family of 絳

Words Containing This Character3
绛jiàngcapital of the Jin State during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-475 BC)絳
绛县Jiang county in Yuncheng 運城|运城[Yùn​chéng], Shanxi絳縣
新绛Xinjiang county in Yuncheng 運城|运城[Yùn​chéng], Shanxi新絳
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Compound Meaning

What does 绛 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 絳

It is pronounced 'jiàng' with a falling tone.

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