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荥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
荥xínga county in Henan; the sound of waves crashingns, 9 strokes, radical 艹
荥xíngplace nameunknown, 9 strokes, radical 艹
xíng(xing2) T2
  1. 1a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

荥(滎)xíng(xing2)

The character 荥 (xíng) primarily refers to a county in Henan Province, China. It can also represent the sound of waves crashing, evoking imagery of water and movement, and is used in place names. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is more specific to geographical contexts.

Strokes9Radical艹
Cultural Note

The county of 荥 is known for its historical significance and local culture within Henan Province, which has a rich history dating back thousands of years. This area may be referenced in discussions about Chinese history or regional studies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river crashing with waves, creating a sound that echoes through the 荥 (xíng) county. The character 荥 includes the radical 艹 (plant) suggesting a connection to nature, while the sound 'xíng' can remind you of 'singing waves' that create a lively atmosphere.

Meanings of 荥

xíng(xing2)
1a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing
2place name
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About 荥

荥Simplified
滎Traditional
9Strokes
艹Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 荥

Usage Notes

荥 is often used in formal contexts, especially in geographical discussions. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding characters in Mandarin. It is uncommon in everyday phrases and is mostly recognized in the context of place names.

HSK Study Tips

Although 荥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance geographical vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing the character in maps and texts related to Henan Province and practice its pronunciation separately to avoid confusion with similar tones.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 荥 with similar-sounding characters like 行 (xíng), which means 'to walk' or 'to go'. A correct example would be using 荥 in a geographical context, such as '荥阳市' (Xíngyáng Shì) for Xíng County, rather than using 行 in this context.

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Pronunciation of 荥

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Etymology of 荥

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

water

Semantic (meaning)水
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Case file: 荥

  1. 1The meaning half水 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaywater
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 荥

IDS Structure⿳艹冖水
荥Full Character
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艹cao3
top
冖mi4
middle
水Shui3
bottom
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How to say a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing in Chinese

“a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing” in Chinese is荥xíng

The character 荥 (xíng) primarily refers to a county in Henan Province, China. It can also represent the sound of waves crashing, evoking imagery of water and movement, and is used in place names. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is more specific to geographical contexts.

When to use 荥

荥 is often used in formal contexts, especially in geographical discussions. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding characters in Mandarin. It is uncommon in everyday phrases and is mostly recognized in the context of place names.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 荥 with similar-sounding characters like 行 (xíng), which means 'to walk' or 'to go'. A correct example would be using 荥 in a geographical context, such as '荥阳市' (Xíngyáng Shì) for Xíng County, rather than using 行 in this context.

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Word Family of 荥

Words Containing This Character6
荥阳Xingyang city and county in Henan滎陽
荥阳市Xingyang county level city in Zhengzhou 鄭州|郑州[Zhēng​zhōu], Henan滎陽市
荥xíngplace name滎
荥经县Yingjing county in Ya'an 雅安[Yǎ​'ān], Sichuan滎經縣
荥经Yingjing county in Ya'an 雅安[Yǎ​'ān], Sichuan滎經
荥阳县Xingyang county in Henan滎陽縣
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荥

It means a county in Henan Province and can also refer to the sound of waves crashing.

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