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蔣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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蔣jiǎngHydropyrum latifalium; surnamezg, 15 strokes, radical 艹
jiǎng(jiang3) T3
  1. 1Hydropyrum latifalium; surname
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March 24, 2026

蔣jiǎng(jiang3)

The character 蔣 (jiǎng) primarily refers to a surname in Chinese, commonly associated with notable historical figures. It can also refer to the plant Hydropyrum latifalium, though this usage is less common in everyday language. In modern contexts, it is widely recognized as a family name rather than a botanical term.

Strokes15Radical艹
Cultural Note

The surname 蔣 is closely associated with Chiang Kai-shek, a significant figure in 20th-century Chinese history, making it a point of interest in discussions about modern Chinese politics and history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer named Jiang who grows a rare plant (Hydropyrum latifalium) in his garden. The character 蔣 includes the radical for 'plant' (艹) at the top, reminding you of the botanical connection, while the bottom half (將) relates to 'to lead' or 'to command', reflecting the authority often associated with the surname.

Meanings of 蔣

jiǎng(jiang3)
1Hydropyrum latifalium; surname
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About 蔣

蔣Simplified
15Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蔣

Usage Notes

As a surname, 蔣 is informal and can be used in various contexts, while the botanical meaning is mostly academic. Be careful with the tone; 蔣 is pronounced with a falling tone (third tone), which may be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 蔣先生 (Mr. Jiang) and 蔣家 (Jiang family).

HSK Study Tips

Although 蔣 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners interested in names and historical figures. Students should focus on related characters, especially those with similar radicals or tones, to enhance their recognition and pronunciation skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蔣 with similar surnames like 姜 (jiāng) or 将 (jiāng), which have different meanings and pronunciations. Be sure to practice distinguishing the tones to avoid mistakes.

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Etymology of 蔣

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

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 将 represents the sound. Simplified form of 蔣.

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grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)將
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Case file: 蔣

Phonosemantic compound. 艹 represents the meaning and 将 represents the sound. Simplified form of 蔣.

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half將 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygrass
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蔣?

Decomposition of 蔣

IDS Structure⿱艹將
蔣Full Character
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艹cao3
top
將jiang1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 蔣?

How to say Hydropyrum latifalium; surname in Chinese

“Hydropyrum latifalium; surname” in Chinese is蔣jiǎng

The character 蔣 (jiǎng) primarily refers to a surname in Chinese, commonly associated with notable historical figures. It can also refer to the plant Hydropyrum latifalium, though this usage is less common in everyday language. In modern contexts, it is widely recognized as a family name rather than a botanical term.

When to use 蔣

As a surname, 蔣 is informal and can be used in various contexts, while the botanical meaning is mostly academic. Be careful with the tone; 蔣 is pronounced with a falling tone (third tone), which may be confused with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 蔣先生 (Mr. Jiang) and 蔣家 (Jiang family).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蔣 with similar surnames like 姜 (jiāng) or 将 (jiāng), which have different meanings and pronunciations. Be sure to practice distinguishing the tones to avoid mistakes.

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蔣

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Word Family of 蔣

Words Containing This Character7
蒋jiǎngsurname Jiang蔣
蒋介石Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975), military leader, head of the Nationalist government in China 1928-1949 and the government in exile on Taiwan 1950-1975蔣介石
蒋经国Chiang Ching-kuo (1910-1988), son of Chiang Kai-shek 蔣介石|蒋介石, Guomindang politician, president of ROC 1978-1988蔣經國
蒋雯丽Jiang Wenli (1969-), award-winning PRC film actress蔣雯麗
蒋纬国Chiang Wei-kuo (1916-1997), adopted son of Chiang Kai-shek 蔣介石|蒋介石蔣緯國
蒋公honorific title for Chiang Kai-shek 蔣介石|蒋介石[Jiǎng​Jiè​shí]蔣公
蒋士铨Jiang Shiquan (1725-1784), Qing poet, one of Three great poets of the Qianlong era 乾嘉三大家蔣士銓
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔣

It primarily means 'Jiang', a common Chinese surname, and also refers to a type of plant called Hydropyrum latifalium.

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