abbr. for Hubei Province 湖北省[Hu2 bei3 Sheng3] in central China
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #39578, Very Hard
鄂
è
surname E
unknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝, rank #39578, Very Hard
è(E4) T4
1Hubei province; startled
2abbr. for Hubei Province 湖北省[Hu2 bei3 Sheng3] in central China
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March 24, 2026
鄂è(E4)
鄂 (è) primarily refers to Hubei Province in central China, known for its rich history and culture. It can also mean startled, and is used as a surname. The character is often encountered in geographical and administrative contexts.
Strokes11Radical阝Frequency#39578DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Hubei Province is home to the Yangtze River and significant cultural sites, making 鄂 an essential character in discussions about Chinese geography and heritage. The province is also known for its unique cuisine and historical significance during various dynasties.
Memory Tip
Imagine a startled person (the meaning of 'startled') standing in front of a large map of Hubei Province, with the character 鄂 shaped like the outline of a province. The 'E' sound in the pinyin connects to the startled cry 'Eh!' when someone is surprised.
Meanings of 鄂
è(E4)
1Hubei province; startled
2abbr. for Hubei Province 湖北省[Hu2 bei3 Sheng3] in central China
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About 鄂
鄂Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鄂
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a startled person (the meaning of 'startled') standing in front of a large map of Hubei Province, with the character 鄂 shaped like the outline of a province. The 'E' sound in the pinyin connects to the startled cry 'Eh!' when someone is surprised.
Usage Notes
鄂 is typically used in formal contexts related to geography or government. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters, especially in tones, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings. Common collocations include 湖北省 (Hubei Province), where 鄂 acts as an abbreviation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 鄂 is not officially listed in the HSK, it is relevant for learners interested in place names. Students should focus on recognizing this character in contexts referring to Hubei and understand its role as an abbreviation.
Cultural Note
Hubei Province is home to the Yangtze River and significant cultural sites, making 鄂 an essential character in discussions about Chinese geography and heritage. The province is also known for its unique cuisine and historical significance during various dynasties.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 鄂 with other characters that have similar sounds or meanings, such as 鬱 (yù), which means 'depressed'. Always remember that 鄂 specifically refers to Hubei or the idea of being startled.
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Grammar Patterns of 鄂
鄂 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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.
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解放时只剩2000多____伦春族人了.
Only 2000 Olunchun people were left at the time of the liberation.
Example Sentences for 鄂 (1)
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解放时只剩2000多鄂伦春族人了.
jiě fàng shí zhī shèng2000 2000 duō è lún chūn zú rén.
Only 2000 Olunchun people were left at the time of the liberation.
Cultural Notes for 鄂
🏮Cultural insight
Hubei Province is home to the Yangtze River and significant cultural sites, making 鄂 an essential character in discussions about Chinese geography and heritage. The province is also known for its unique cuisine and historical significance during various dynasties.
Word Family of 鄂
Words Containing This Character17
鄂èsurname E
鄂尔多斯Ordos, region of Inner Mongolia administered as a prefecture-level city, and a people of the region鄂爾多斯
毕尔巴鄂Bilbao (city in Spain)畢爾巴鄂
鄂州Ezhou prefecture-level city in Hubei
鄂尔多斯市Ordos prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia鄂爾多斯市
鄂州市Ezhou prefecture-level city in Hubei
鄂伦春Oroqen or Orochon (ethnic group)鄂倫春
鄂托克旗Otog banner or Otgiin khoshuu in Ordos 鄂爾多斯|鄂尔多斯[E'ěrduōsī], Inner Mongolia
鄂温克族Ewenke ethnic group of Inner Mongolia鄂溫克族
鄂霍次克海Sea of Okhotsk
鄂尔多斯高原Ordos Plateau, Inner Mongolia鄂爾多斯高原
鄂城Echeng district of Ezhou city 鄂州市[Ezhōushì], Hubei
鄂伦春自治旗Oroqin Autonomous Banner in Hulunbuir 呼倫貝爾|呼伦贝尔[Hūlúnbèi'ěr], Inner Mongolia鄂倫春自治旗
鄂托克前旗Otog Front banner or Otgiin Ömnöd khoshuu in Ordos 鄂爾多斯|鄂尔多斯[E'ěrduōsī], Inner Mongolia
鄂城区Echeng district of Ezhou city 鄂州市[Ezhōushì], Hubei鄂城區
胡鄂公Hu Egong (1884-1951), Chinese revolutionary and politician
鄂尔多斯沙漠Ordos Desert, Inner Mongolia鄂爾多斯沙漠
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Compound Meaning
What does 鄂 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鄂
In daily conversation, 鄂 is most commonly used to refer to Hubei Province.
鄂 is pronounced as 'è', with a falling tone. It's important to use the correct tone to avoid confusion.
鄂 is primarily used in geographical contexts and doesn't feature prominently in idioms.
