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鄄juàna district in Shandong provinceg, 11 strokes, radical 阝
鄄juànname of a district in Shandongunknown, 11 strokes, radical 阝
juàn(Juan4)juan T4
  1. 1a district in Shandong province
  2. 2name of a district in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

鄄juàn(Juan4)

鄄 (juàn) refers to a district located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant for those studying Chinese geography or regional names.

Strokes11Radical阝
Cultural note

鄄 is part of Shandong province, known as the birthplace of Confucius, which adds cultural significance to the region. Understanding this character can provide insights into regional pride and historical context in China.

Memory tip

Imagine a map of China where the district 鄄 (juàn) is like a hidden treasure marked with a 'Jewel' (sounds like 'juàn'). The character features the radical '阝' (hill) suggesting a geographical area, which can help you remember its meaning related to a district.

Meanings of 鄄

juàn(Juan4)
1a district in Shandong province
2name of a district in Shandong
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About 鄄

鄄Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

鄄 is a proper noun and should be used with respect to its geographical context. It is important to note that learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so attention to tone is crucial—鄄 (juàn) has the fourth tone. When used, ensure that it is in discussions about places or geography.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鄄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on understanding its geographical context and use it in sentences related to locations. It connects with other geographical terms you may learn in higher HSK levels, helping you build a strong vocabulary for discussing Chinese regions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly pronounce 鄄 with the wrong tone, such as 'juān' (first tone), which changes the meaning. Ensure to use the correct fourth tone, 'juàn', to refer specifically to the district.

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Etymology of 鄄

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)垔
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Origin

鄄 = 阝 + 垔. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鄄

IDS Structure⿰垔阝
鄄Full character
=
垔yin1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say a district in Shandong province in Chinese

“a district in Shandong province” in Chinese is鄄juàn

鄄 (juàn) refers to a district located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant for those studying Chinese geography or regional names.

When to use 鄄

鄄 is a proper noun and should be used with respect to its geographical context. It is important to note that learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so attention to tone is crucial—鄄 (juàn) has the fourth tone. When used, ensure that it is in discussions about places or geography.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly pronounce 鄄 with the wrong tone, such as 'juān' (first tone), which changes the meaning. Ensure to use the correct fourth tone, 'juàn', to refer specifically to the district.

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Word Family of 鄄

Words containing this character3
鄄juànname of a district in Shandong
鄄城Juancheng county in Heze 菏澤|菏泽[Hé​zé], Shandong
鄄城县Juancheng county in Heze 菏澤|菏泽[Hé​zé], Shandong鄄城縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鄄

鄄 refers to a district in Shandong province.

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