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鄞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄞yína county in Zhejiang provincens, 13 strokes, radical 阝
鄞yínname of a district in Zhejiangunknown, 13 strokes, radical 阝
yín(yin2) T2
  1. 1a county in Zhejiang province
  2. 2name of a district in Zhejiang
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March 24, 2026

鄞yín(yin2)

鄞 (yín) refers to a specific geographical area, namely a county in Zhejiang province and a district in the city of Ningbo. It is used primarily in administrative contexts and may not be commonly known outside of local geography discussions.

Strokes13Radical阝
Cultural Note

鄞 is closely associated with Ningbo's rich history and culture, being part of a region that has been a significant port and trade center for centuries. Understanding 鄞 helps learners appreciate the geographical diversity within Zhejiang province.

Memory Tip

Imagine 'yín' as a 'yin' (阴) shadow of a map highlighting the mysterious county of 鄞. The character itself has the radical for 'village' (阝) on the left, suggesting a rural or county location, while the right side hints at a sound that echoes the name of this tranquil place.

Meanings of 鄞

yín(yin2)
1a county in Zhejiang province
2name of a district in Zhejiang
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About 鄞

鄞Simplified
13Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鄞

Usage Notes

鄞 is typically used in formal contexts, especially when discussing geographical regions in China. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding place names or characters; be careful to use the correct tone and context when referring to this specific location.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鄞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial to understand its context within Zhejiang province. Focus on recognizing county names and their significance in local governance as you advance in your studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鄞 by confusing it with other similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'yīn' instead of 'yín' can lead to misunderstandings, as 'yīn' (阴) has a different meaning altogether.

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Etymology of 鄞

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)堇
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Case file: 鄞

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half堇 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 鄞?

Decomposition of 鄞

IDS Structure⿰堇阝
鄞Full Character
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堇jin3
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄞?

How to say a county in Zhejiang province in Chinese

“a county in Zhejiang province” in Chinese is鄞yín

鄞 (yín) refers to a specific geographical area, namely a county in Zhejiang province and a district in the city of Ningbo. It is used primarily in administrative contexts and may not be commonly known outside of local geography discussions.

When to use 鄞

鄞 is typically used in formal contexts, especially when discussing geographical regions in China. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding place names or characters; be careful to use the correct tone and context when referring to this specific location.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鄞 by confusing it with other similar-sounding characters. For example, saying 'yīn' instead of 'yín' can lead to misunderstandings, as 'yīn' (阴) has a different meaning altogether.

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鄞

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Word Family of 鄞

Words Containing This Character4
鄞yínname of a district in Zhejiang
鄞州Yinzhou district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang
鄞州区Yinzhou district of Ningbo city 寧波市|宁波市[Níng​bō​shì], Zhejiang鄞州區
鄞县Yin county in Zhejiang鄞縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 鄞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鄞

鄞 refers to a county in Zhejiang province and a district in the city of Ningbo.

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