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陲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
chuífrontier, borderg, 10 strokes, radical 阝, rank #80013, Very Hard
chuí(chui2) T2
  1. 1frontier, border
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March 24, 2026
chuí(chui2)

The character 陲 (chuí) refers to a frontier or border area, often signifying the boundary between different regions or territories. It is commonly used in contexts related to geography, politics, or discussions about areas that separate nations or provinces.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#80013DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, borders have often been significant in the context of dynastic changes and territorial disputes. The concept of frontiers can be closely tied to the cultural and political identity of different ethnic groups within China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large wall (the radical 阜, meaning 'mound' or 'hill') standing at the edge of a border, symbolizing the separation between two lands. The pronunciation 'chuí' sounds like 'chewy', so picture a chewy candy that you have to cross the frontier to get!

Meanings of 陲

chuí(chui2)
1frontier, border
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About 陲

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 陲

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large wall (the radical 阜, meaning 'mound' or 'hill') standing at the edge of a border, symbolizing the separation between two lands. The pronunciation 'chuí' sounds like 'chewy', so picture a chewy candy that you have to cross the frontier to get!

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and is often used in written contexts, such as literature or legal texts. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to the tone and context in which it is used. Common collocations include 陲地 (borderland) and 陲界 (borderline).

HSK Study Tips

Although 陲 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at similar levels (HSK 4-5) should focus on related geographical and political terms, as they provide context for understanding the usage of 陲. Building vocabulary around boundaries and regions can enhance comprehension.

Cultural Note

In Chinese history, borders have often been significant in the context of dynastic changes and territorial disputes. The concept of frontiers can be closely tied to the cultural and political identity of different ethnic groups within China.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 陲 with related terms like 边 (biān) or 境 (jìng), leading to incorrect usage in contexts where a more general term is preferred. For example, saying '我们在陲上见面' (We meet at the border) is less common than '我们在边上见面'.

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Pronunciation of 陲

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Etymology of 陲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 陲?

Decomposition of 陲

IDS Structure⿰阝垂
Full Character
=
yi4
left
chui2
right
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Cultural Notes for 陲

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese history, borders have often been significant in the context of dynastic changes and territorial disputes. The concept of frontiers can be closely tied to the cultural and political identity of different ethnic groups within China.

Word Family of 陲

Words Containing This Character2
边陲border area邊陲
chuífrontier
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Compound Meaning

What does 边陲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 陲

While both refer to borders, 陲 emphasizes the frontier aspect, often with a more formal or historical connotation, whereas 边 is more commonly used for everyday boundaries or edges.