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鄴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄴yèa place in Henan provincezg, 15 strokes, radical 阝
yè(ye4) T4
  1. 1a place in Henan province
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March 24, 2026

鄴yè(ye4)

鄴 (yè) refers to an ancient city located in present-day Henan province, known historically for its significance during various dynasties. It often appears in historical texts and discussions about the development of Chinese civilization, particularly during the Three Kingdoms period.

Strokes15Radical阝
Cultural Note

鄴 is famously associated with the poet Cao Zhi and the historical figure Cao Cao, highlighting its cultural significance in classical literature and the arts during the Wei Kingdom.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand ancient city with walls (阜) and a thriving market where the character '鄴' stands tall. The left side, '阜', suggests a place with hills or mounds, while the pronunciation 'yè' sounds like 'yeah', as if you're excitedly acknowledging the importance of this historic site.

Meanings of 鄴

yè(ye4)
1a place in Henan province
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About 鄴

鄴Simplified
15Strokes
阝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

鄴 is primarily used in historical contexts and might not be well-known to casual speakers. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding place names in other regions. When discussing historical locations, it is often paired with terms like '古代' (ancient) or '历史' (history).

HSK Study Tips

Though 鄴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be a helpful addition for learners interested in history. Connecting it with terms for other ancient cities can enhance understanding of China's geographical and historical landscape.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鄴 as 'yǐ' or 'yā', which alters the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation is 'yè', so practice the third tone to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 鄴

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)業
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Case file: 鄴

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half業 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 鄴?

Decomposition of 鄴

IDS Structure⿰業阝
鄴Full Character
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業ye4
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄴?

How to say a place in Henan province in Chinese

“a place in Henan province” in Chinese is鄴yè

鄴 (yè) refers to an ancient city located in present-day Henan province, known historically for its significance during various dynasties. It often appears in historical texts and discussions about the development of Chinese civilization, particularly during the Three Kingdoms period.

When to use 鄴

鄴 is primarily used in historical contexts and might not be well-known to casual speakers. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding place names in other regions. When discussing historical locations, it is often paired with terms like '古代' (ancient) or '历史' (history).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鄴 as 'yǐ' or 'yā', which alters the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation is 'yè', so practice the third tone to avoid confusion.

Write 鄴

鄴

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Word Family of 鄴

Words Containing This Character2
邺yèsurname Ye鄴
建邺区Jian'ye district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏建鄴區
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鄴

Today, 鄴 primarily refers to the ancient historical site and is not a significant urban center.

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