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郧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郧yúna county in Hubei provincens, 9 strokes, radical 阝
郧yúnname of a feudal stateunknown, 9 strokes, radical 阝
yún(yun2) T2
  1. 1a county in Hubei province
  2. 2name of a feudal state
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March 24, 2026

郧(鄖)yún(yun2)

The character 郧 (yún) refers specifically to a geographical name, denoting a county in Hubei province in China. It can also represent the name of a historical feudal state, which is less commonly used in contemporary contexts.

Strokes9Radical阝
Cultural Note

郧 is tied to the rich history of Hubei province, which is known for its cultural heritage and historical significance in ancient Chinese states. This character may appear in discussions about the local culture or history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'yun' (cloud) floating over a county (郧) in Hubei, where the character's radical '阝' (the 'mountain' component) suggests the natural landscape of the region. Picture the clouds raining over the county, nurturing the land below.

Meanings of 郧

yún(yun2)
1a county in Hubei province
2name of a feudal state
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About 郧

郧Simplified
鄖Traditional
9Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 郧

Usage Notes

Since 郧 is a proper noun, it is typically used in formal contexts, such as geographical references or historical discussions. Ensure the correct tone is used when pronouncing 'yún' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 郧 is not part of the HSK curriculum, learners should recognize its importance in understanding regional names in China. Students should focus on the context of geographical terms and their pronunciations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郧 with other similar sounding characters, such as 云 (yún, cloud). Ensure to use the correct character by remembering its specific context as a geographical name.

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Etymology of 郧

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)员
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Case file: 郧

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half员 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 郧?

Decomposition of 郧

IDS Structure⿰员阝
郧Full Character
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员yuan2
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 郧?

How to say a county in Hubei province in Chinese

“a county in Hubei province” in Chinese is郧yún

The character 郧 (yún) refers specifically to a geographical name, denoting a county in Hubei province in China. It can also represent the name of a historical feudal state, which is less commonly used in contemporary contexts.

When to use 郧

Since 郧 is a proper noun, it is typically used in formal contexts, such as geographical references or historical discussions. Ensure the correct tone is used when pronouncing 'yún' to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郧 with other similar sounding characters, such as 云 (yún, cloud). Ensure to use the correct character by remembering its specific context as a geographical name.

Write 郧

郧

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Word Family of 郧

Words Containing This Character4
郧yúnname of a feudal state鄖
郧县Yun county in Shiyan 十堰[Shí​yàn], Hubei鄖縣
郧西县Yunxi county in Shiyan 十堰[Shí​yàn], Hubei鄖西縣
郧西Yunxi county in Shiyan 十堰[Shí​yàn], Hubei鄖西
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Compound Meaning

What does 郧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 郧

It means a county in Hubei province and also refers to a historical feudal state.

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