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辖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辖xiáto governv, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
辖xiáto controlv, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
辖xiáhaving jurisdiction overv, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
辖xiálinchpin of a wheel (archaic)v, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
辖xiánoise of a barrowv, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
辖xiáto control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheelv, 14 strokes, radical 车, rank #36786, Very Hard
xiá(xia2) T2
  1. 1to govern
  2. 2to control
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March 24, 2026

辖(轄)xiá(xia2)

The character 辖 (xiá) refers to governing or controlling something, often in a legal or authoritative context. It can denote having jurisdiction over an area or group, and in historical contexts, it also represents the linchpin of a wheel, symbolizing control and stability.

Strokes14Radical车Frequency#36786DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese governance, the concept of control and jurisdiction was crucial for maintaining order and hierarchy. The character 辖 embodies this principle, reflecting the importance of authority in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wheel (the radical 辶) that needs a linchpin (the character 辖) to stay together. If the linchpin is missing, the wheel (your life or organization) cannot be controlled and falls apart. Remember 'xiá' sounds like 'shah,' as in a ruler who governs with authority.

Meanings of 辖

xiá(xia2)
1to govern
2to control
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About 辖

辖Simplified
轄Traditional
14Strokes
车Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#36786Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 辖

Quick Contrast

辖 (xiá) vs 管 (guǎn) — use 辖 when emphasizing authoritative control or jurisdiction, while 管 focuses more on management or supervision.

Usage Notes

When using 辖, it's important to use it in contexts related to governance or authority. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters. This word is more formal and often appears in legal or administrative language.

HSK Study Tips

Although 辖 is not on the official HSK list, it connects to other governance-related terms at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding its meanings in different contexts and practice using it in formal sentences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辖 with similar characters like 轄 (xiá), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我辖了这个项目' (I governed this project) is incorrect; it should be '我负责这个项目' (I am responsible for this project).

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Etymology of 辖

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

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 害 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轄.

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Semantic (meaning)车
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Phonetic (sound)害
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Case file: 辖

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 害 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轄.

  1. 1The meaning half车 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half害 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 辖?

Decomposition of 辖

IDS Structure⿰车害
辖Full Character
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车Che1
left
害hai4
right
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Which of these is a component of 辖?

How to say to govern in Chinese

“to govern” in Chinese is辖xiá

The character 辖 (xiá) refers to governing or controlling something, often in a legal or authoritative context. It can denote having jurisdiction over an area or group, and in historical contexts, it also represents the linchpin of a wheel, symbolizing control and stability.

When to use 辖

When using 辖, it's important to use it in contexts related to governance or authority. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters. This word is more formal and often appears in legal or administrative language.

辖 or something close to it

辖 (xiá) vs 管 (guǎn) — use 辖 when emphasizing authoritative control or jurisdiction, while 管 focuses more on management or supervision.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辖 with similar characters like 轄 (xiá), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我辖了这个项目' (I governed this project) is incorrect; it should be '我负责这个项目' (I am responsible for this project).

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Grammar Patterns of 辖

辖 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

谢天谢地，他们再也不在我的____区里了。

Thank God they're not on my manor any more.

Example Sentences for 辖 (4)

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谢天谢地，他们再也不在我的辖区里了。

xiè tiān xiè dì， ， tā mén zài yě bù zài wǒ de xiá qū lǐ。

Thank God they're not on my manor any more.
2
大多数辖区都会选出12名陪审员和2名候补陪审员。

dà duō shù xiá qū dū huì xuǎn chū12 12 míng péi shěn yuán2 hé 2 míng hòu bǔ péi。

In most jurisdictions, twelve jurors and two alternates are chosen.
3
街道委员会留意所辖区域内的家家户户。

jiē dào wěi yuán huì liú yì suǒ xiá qū yù nèi de jiā jiā hù hù。

Street committees keep a weather eye on the families in their district.
4
我的整个部门咋都正式被洛杉矶警察局的反恐部管辖了呢?

wǒ de zhěng gè bù mén zǎ dū zhèng shì bèi luò shān jī jǐng chá jú de fǎn kǒng bù guǎn xiá le ne?

My entire division is officially part of the L . A. P . D .'scounterterrorism bureau?

Word Family of 辖

Words Containing This Character9
辖区administrative region轄區
管辖guǎnxiáto administer管轄
辖xiáto govern轄
直辖市province level city直轄市
直辖to govern directly直轄
省辖市provincial city省轄市
市辖区city district (county-level administrative unit)市轄區
统辖to govern統轄
辖制to control轄制
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Compound Meaning

What does 辖区 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 辖

Phrases like '辖区' (xiáqū) meaning 'jurisdiction area' are commonly used in legal contexts.

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