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韰xièThe character 韰 (xiè) refers to a 'string' or 'cord' used for tying or binding. It is often associated with musical instruments, particularly strings that create sound, indicating its relevance in contexts involving music or binding items together.16 strokes, radical 韭
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March 24, 2026

韰xiè(xie4)

The character 韰 (xiè) refers to a 'string' or 'cord' used for tying or binding. It is often associated with musical instruments, particularly strings that create sound, indicating its relevance in contexts involving music or binding items together.

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Cultural Note

In the context of traditional Chinese music, the binding of strings on instruments like the erhu or guzheng is critical, and thus 韰 connects to the rich cultural heritage of music in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a string (音) that vibrates to create music, forming a bond (绳) that holds things together. The character 韰 combines the sound of music with the essence of tying, helping you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

About 韰

韰Simplified
16Strokes
韭Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized contexts like music or crafts. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone (xiè) can be easily confused with other similar-sounding characters. Collocations may include terms related to musical instruments or crafts requiring binding.

HSK Study Tips

Although 韰 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related terms in the arts and crafts. Focus on recognizing its components and how they relate to sound and binding, which can deepen your understanding of similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 韰 with similar characters like 音 (yīn, sound), leading to misinterpretation. For example, using 音 when discussing binding or strings can change the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 韰

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)韭
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Decomposition of 韰

IDS Structure⿱⿰歺又韭
韰Full Character
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歺e4
left
又you4
right
韭jiu3
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Parts

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How to say 韰 in Chinese

This in Chinese is韰xiè

The character 韰 (xiè) refers to a 'string' or 'cord' used for tying or binding. It is often associated with musical instruments, particularly strings that create sound, indicating its relevance in contexts involving music or binding items together.

When to use 韰

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specialized contexts like music or crafts. Be cautious with pronunciation; the fourth tone (xiè) can be easily confused with other similar-sounding characters. Collocations may include terms related to musical instruments or crafts requiring binding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 韰 with similar characters like 音 (yīn, sound), leading to misinterpretation. For example, using 音 when discussing binding or strings can change the intended meaning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 韰

No, 韰 is more specialized and appears primarily in contexts related to music or crafts.

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