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郏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郏jiáa county in Henan province; surnamenr, 8 strokes, radical 阝
郏jiáname of a district in Henanunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝
jiá(jia2)jia T2
  1. 1a county in Henan province; surname
  2. 2name of a district in Henan
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March 24, 2026

郏(郟)jiá(jia2)

The character 郏 (jiá) primarily refers to a county in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname and is used to denote a district within the same province. While it is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation, understanding its geographical significance can be beneficial for those studying Chinese geography or surnames.

Strokes8Radical阝
Cultural note

The use of 郏 as a surname connects to the rich history of family names in China, where many surnames are derived from geographical locations. This highlights the importance of place in Chinese identity and heritage.

Memory tip

Imagine a cozy village (郏) nestled in the heart of Henan, where people gather to share stories. The character consists of the radical '阝' (which suggests a location or hill) and '甲' (which can be associated with armor or protection), hinting that this place is both safe and significant.

Meanings of 郏

jiá(jia2)
1a county in Henan province; surname
2name of a district in Henan
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About 郏

郏Simplified
郟Traditional
8Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in specific contexts such as geography or family names and is less common in daily conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is important to use the correct tone; the first tone is high and level.

HSK Study Tips

Although 郏 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other geographical terms at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on understanding place names and their significance in conversations about locations in China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郏 with similar characters, such as 家 (jiā, home). For example, saying '我住在郏' (I live in 郏) without context can confuse listeners. Correct usage would clarify it as a place name by saying '我住在河南的郏县' (I live in Jiah County in Henan).

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Etymology of 郏

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)夹
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Origin

郏 = 阝 + 夹. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 郏

IDS Structure⿰夹阝
郏Full character
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夹jia1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say a county in Henan province; surname in Chinese

“a county in Henan province; surname” in Chinese is郏jiá

The character 郏 (jiá) primarily refers to a county in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname and is used to denote a district within the same province. While it is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation, understanding its geographical significance can be beneficial for those studying Chinese geography or surnames.

When to use 郏

This character is primarily used in specific contexts such as geography or family names and is less common in daily conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is important to use the correct tone; the first tone is high and level.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郏 with similar characters, such as 家 (jiā, home). For example, saying '我住在郏' (I live in 郏) without context can confuse listeners. Correct usage would clarify it as a place name by saying '我住在河南的郏县' (I live in Jiah County in Henan).

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Word Family of 郏

Words containing this character2
郏jiáname of a district in Henan郟
郏县Jia county in Pingdingshan 平頂山|平顶山[Píng​dǐng​shān], Henan郟縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 郏

It refers to a county in Henan province and can also be a surname.

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