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郟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郟jiáa county in Henan province; surnamex, 9 strokes, radical 阝
jiá(jia2)jia T2
  1. 1a county in Henan province; surname
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March 24, 2026

郟jiá(jia2)

The character 郟 (jiá) primarily refers to a county in Henan province, China. It can also be used as a surname. This character is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in geographical or genealogical contexts.

Strokes9Radical阝
Cultural note

The county of 郟 is part of Henan province, which is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. This area is rich in historical sites and cultural heritage, making the character significant for understanding Chinese history.

Memory tip

Think of 郟 (jiá) as a 'giant' county in the 'Henan' province. The radical '阝' (a hill or mound) hints at geographical features, while the sound 'jiá' can remind you of 'jar' — imagine a large jar containing the rich history of this county.

Meanings of 郟

jiá(jia2)
1a county in Henan province; surname
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About 郟

郟Simplified
9Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 郟 in conversation, it's essential to clarify context since it can refer to either a place or a surname. Common mistakes include confusing it with more frequently used characters that sound similar. Remember that 郟 is more formal and specific than casual place names.

HSK Study Tips

Since 郟 (jiá) is not an HSK level word, learners should focus on related characters and places within the same region, such as 河南 (Henan) and its cultural significance. Understanding the geography of China can also enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郟 with other characters due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying 'jia' instead of the correct 'jiá' can lead to misunderstandings. Make sure to pronounce the tone accurately.

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Etymology of 郟

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
+
Phonetic (sound)夾
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Origin

郟 = 阝 + 夾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 郟

IDS Structure⿰夾阝
郟Full character
=
夾jia1
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say a county in Henan province; surname in Chinese

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

The character 郟 (jiá) primarily refers to a county in Henan province, China. It can also be used as a surname. This character is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in geographical or genealogical contexts.

When to use 郟

When using 郟 in conversation, it's essential to clarify context since it can refer to either a place or a surname. Common mistakes include confusing it with more frequently used characters that sound similar. Remember that 郟 is more formal and specific than casual place names.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郟 with other characters due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying 'jia' instead of the correct 'jiá' can lead to misunderstandings. Make sure to pronounce the tone accurately.

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Word Family of 郟

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 郟

郟 means a county in Henan province and can also be a surname.

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