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鄯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄯shànan ancient district in Gansu provincens, 14 strokes, radical 阝
鄯shànname of a district in Xinjiangunknown, 14 strokes, radical 阝
shàn(shan4) T4
  1. 1an ancient district in Gansu province
  2. 2name of a district in Xinjiang
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March 24, 2026

鄯shàn(shan4)

The character 鄯 (shàn) refers to an ancient district located in Gansu province, as well as a contemporary district in Xinjiang. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, often in historical or administrative discussions related to these regions.

Strokes14Radical阝
Cultural Note

鄯 is tied to the Silk Road's history, as regions like Gansu played pivotal roles in trade and cultural exchange. Understanding this character can enrich learners' appreciation of ancient Chinese geography and its historical narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'shanty' (sounds like 'shàn') nestled in a mountainous area, representing the ancient district. The character's radical '阝' (hill) hints at its geographical significance, suggesting a location surrounded by nature.

Meanings of 鄯

shàn(shan4)
1an ancient district in Gansu province
2name of a district in Xinjiang
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About 鄯

鄯Simplified
14Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鄯

Usage Notes

鄯 is primarily used in historical or geographical contexts, so it's more formal than conversational. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters; paying attention to context is essential. Common collocations include '鄯地区' (Shan District) and '鄯人' (Shan people).

HSK Study Tips

Though 鄯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, its connection to geographical terms can help learners at higher levels expand their understanding of place names and regional history in China. Focus on the context of usage to grasp its significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鄯 with similar characters due to its unique pronunciation; for example, mixing it up with '善' (shàn) which means 'good'. Always remember the context of geographical references to avoid mistakes.

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Etymology of 鄯

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)善
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Case file: 鄯

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half善 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 鄯?

Decomposition of 鄯

IDS Structure⿰善阝
鄯Full Character
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善shan4
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄯?

How to say an ancient district in Gansu province in Chinese

“an ancient district in Gansu province” in Chinese is鄯shàn

The character 鄯 (shàn) refers to an ancient district located in Gansu province, as well as a contemporary district in Xinjiang. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, often in historical or administrative discussions related to these regions.

When to use 鄯

鄯 is primarily used in historical or geographical contexts, so it's more formal than conversational. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding characters; paying attention to context is essential. Common collocations include '鄯地区' (Shan District) and '鄯人' (Shan people).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鄯 with similar characters due to its unique pronunciation; for example, mixing it up with '善' (shàn) which means 'good'. Always remember the context of geographical references to avoid mistakes.

Write 鄯

鄯

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Word Family of 鄯

Words Containing This Character3
鄯shànname of a district in Xinjiang
鄯善Piqan county or Pichan nahiyisi in Turpan prefecture 吐魯番地區|吐鲁番地区[Tǔ​lǔ​fān​dì​qū], Xinjiang
鄯善县Piqan county or Pichan nahiyisi in Turpan prefecture 吐魯番地區|吐鲁番地区[Tǔ​lǔ​fān​dì​qū], Xinjiang鄯善縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 鄯 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鄯

In modern contexts, 鄯 typically refers to specific geographical areas, particularly in Xinjiang.

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