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流入 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
流入liúrùto flow intoHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #19059, Hard
流入liúrùto drift intoHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #19059, Hard
流入liúrùinfluxHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #19059, Hard
流入liúrùinflowHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #19059, Hard
liúrù(liu2ru4)liu ru T2
  1. 1to flow into
  2. 2to drift into
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March 24, 2026

流入liúrù(liu2ru4)

流入 (liú rù) refers to the action of something flowing into a particular place or situation, often used to describe the influx of people, resources, or information. It is commonly used in contexts such as economics, migration, and environmental studies, emphasizing the movement towards a defined area.

Strokes12Frequency#19059DifficultyHard
Cultural note

The concept of 流入 is particularly relevant in discussions about migration in China, where significant influxes of people to urban areas have shaped modern society and economic development.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (流) flowing into a large reservoir (入), symbolizing the idea of influx. The sound 'liu' can be remembered as 'loo' which reminds you of water flowing, while 'ru' sounds like 'root', connecting to the idea of something settling in a place.

Meanings of 流入

liúrù(liu2ru4)
1to flow into
2to drift into
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流入Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

流入 (liúrù) vs 进入 (jìnrù) — use 流入 for a focus on the flowing nature of the movement, especially in contexts like resources or people, while 进入 emphasizes simply entering a place.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 流入, as it can imply a positive or negative influx. Common collocations include '资金流入' (capital inflow) and '游客流入' (influx of tourists). The tones are crucial; mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

流入 is not explicitly part of HSK vocabulary, but it connects well with other HSK Level 3 words like 水 (water) and 进入 (to enter). Focus on understanding compound words and phrases that describe movement and change.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 流入 with 流出 (liú chū), which means 'to flow out.' For example, saying '流入 (liú rù) of people' instead of '流出 (liú chū) of people' can change the intended meaning completely.

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Component characters

流liúto flow
HSK 410 strokes氵
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入rùto enter
HSK 42 strokes入
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How to say to flow into in Chinese

“to flow into” in Chinese is流入liúrù

流入 (liú rù) refers to the action of something flowing into a particular place or situation, often used to describe the influx of people, resources, or information. It is commonly used in contexts such as economics, migration, and environmental studies, emphasizing the movement towards a defined area.

When to use 流入

Be mindful of the context in which you use 流入, as it can imply a positive or negative influx. Common collocations include '资金流入' (capital inflow) and '游客流入' (influx of tourists). The tones are crucial; mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

流入 or something close to it

流入 (liúrù) vs 进入 (jìnrù) — use 流入 for a focus on the flowing nature of the movement, especially in contexts like resources or people, while 进入 emphasizes simply entering a place.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 流入 with 流出 (liú chū), which means 'to flow out.' For example, saying '流入 (liú rù) of people' instead of '流出 (liú chū) of people' can change the intended meaning completely.

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流入 is often used in discussions about economics, such as capital inflow, or in environmental contexts, like water flowing into a lake.

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