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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 荥
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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.
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[Zhēngzhōu], 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
What does 荥阳 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 荥
It means a county in Henan Province and can also refer to the sound of waves crashing.
No, it is mostly used in geographical contexts and is not common in everyday conversation.
