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鄱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄱póa county and lake in Jiangxi provincens, 14 strokes, radical 阝
鄱póname of a lakeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 阝
pó(po2) T2
  1. 1a county and lake in Jiangxi province
  2. 2name of a lake
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March 24, 2026

鄱pó(po2)

The character 鄱 (pó) refers specifically to the Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, located in Jiangxi province. It is also used in the context of the Poyang County. This character is often encountered in geographical discussions or when referring to local culture and ecology.

Strokes14Radical阝
Cultural Note

Poyang Lake is culturally significant as it plays a vital role in local fishing, agriculture, and seasonal migrations of birds. It is often celebrated in local festivals and is a focal point for ecological studies in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'poh' (pó) sound as you visualize a large lake (like Poyang Lake) surrounded by lush greenery. The character 鄱 contains the radical 邑 (yì), which relates to places, hinting at its geographical significance.

Meanings of 鄱

pó(po2)
1a county and lake in Jiangxi province
2name of a lake
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About 鄱

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

Usage Notes

When using 鄱, be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. The character is used in formal contexts, particularly in geography and administrative discussions. Common collocations include '鄱阳湖' (Poyang Lake) and '鄱阳县' (Poyang County).

HSK Study Tips

As 鄱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it may not be commonly encountered until advanced studies. However, learners should focus on recognizing the character's components and its geographical context, which can aid in understanding place names.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly confuse 鄱 with other characters with similar sounds like 破 (pò) meaning 'break'. Ensure you remember that 鄱 relates specifically to Poyang Lake and its region.

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Etymology of 鄱

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)番
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Case file: 鄱

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half番 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 鄱?

Decomposition of 鄱

IDS Structure⿰番阝
鄱Full Character
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番fan1
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄱?

How to say a county and lake in Jiangxi province in Chinese

“a county and lake in Jiangxi province” in Chinese is鄱pó

The character 鄱 (pó) refers specifically to the Poyang Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, located in Jiangxi province. It is also used in the context of the Poyang County. This character is often encountered in geographical discussions or when referring to local culture and ecology.

When to use 鄱

When using 鄱, be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. The character is used in formal contexts, particularly in geography and administrative discussions. Common collocations include '鄱阳湖' (Poyang Lake) and '鄱阳县' (Poyang County).

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly confuse 鄱 with other characters with similar sounds like 破 (pò) meaning 'break'. Ensure you remember that 鄱 relates specifically to Poyang Lake and its region.

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鄱

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Word Family of 鄱

Words Containing This Character4
鄱阳湖Poyang Lake in Shangrao 上饒|上饶[Shàng​ráo], Jiangxi鄱陽湖
鄱póname of a lake
鄱阳Poyang county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi鄱陽
鄱阳县Poyang county in Shangrao 上饒|上饶, Jiangxi鄱陽縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 鄱阳湖 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鄱

鄱 refers to Poyang Lake and Poyang County in Jiangxi province.

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