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鄖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄖yúna county in Hubei provincex, 12 strokes, radical 阝
yún(yun2) T2
  1. 1a county in Hubei province
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March 24, 2026

鄖yún(yun2)

鄖 (yún) refers to a specific geographical location, namely a county in Hubei province, China. It is commonly used in administrative contexts, such as discussions about local governance, geography, or regional development. Understanding this term is important for those studying Chinese geography or planning to visit the area.

Strokes12Radical阝
Cultural Note

鄖 is significant in the context of Hubei's rich cultural heritage, which includes historical sites and local traditions that reflect the region's past. Knowing about counties like 鄖 can enhance your appreciation of Hubei's local culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cloud (yún) floating over the county of 鄖, where it rains down knowledge about local culture and history. The character combines the radical '阝' (which often indicates a place) with '云,' connecting the idea of a location with the sound of 'yún.'

Meanings of 鄖

yún(yun2)
1a county in Hubei province
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About 鄖

鄖Simplified
12Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

鄖 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as government documents or geographical discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that refer to other places. Always ensure you are using the correct character for the intended location.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鄖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK Level 3 and above when discussing Chinese geography. Students should focus on recognizing place names and understanding their significance within regional contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鄖 with other similar-sounding place names. For example, saying '云' instead of '鄖' when referring to the county. Always ensure you are using the full character for accurate communication.

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Pronunciation of 鄖

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Etymology of 鄖

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)員
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Case file: 鄖

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half員 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 鄖?

Decomposition of 鄖

IDS Structure⿰員阝
鄖Full Character
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員yuan2
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄖?

How to say a county in Hubei province in Chinese

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

鄖 (yún) refers to a specific geographical location, namely a county in Hubei province, China. It is commonly used in administrative contexts, such as discussions about local governance, geography, or regional development. Understanding this term is important for those studying Chinese geography or planning to visit the area.

When to use 鄖

鄖 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as government documents or geographical discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that refer to other places. Always ensure you are using the correct character for the intended location.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鄖 with other similar-sounding place names. For example, saying '云' instead of '鄖' when referring to the county. Always ensure you are using the full character for accurate communication.

Write 鄖

鄖

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Word Family of 鄖

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 鄖

鄖 is a county located in Hubei province, China.

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