泥泞 (nínìng) refers to muddy or swampy conditions, often resulting from heavy rain or flooding. It is commonly used to describe terrain that is difficult to traverse due to the accumulation of mud, and is frequently encountered in agricultural or rural contexts.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
nínìng(ni2ning4) T2
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May 27, 2026
泥泞nínìng(ni2ning4)
泥泞 (nínìng) refers to muddy or swampy conditions, often resulting from heavy rain or flooding. It is commonly used to describe terrain that is difficult to traverse due to the accumulation of mud, and is frequently encountered in agricultural or rural contexts.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In rural China, the impact of heavy rains on agricultural fields leading to '泥泞' can significantly affect farming practices, showcasing the importance of weather in daily life and livelihood.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'knee-deep' in mud situation where you struggle to move forward, which sounds like 'nínìng'. The character '泥' (mud) resembles a puddle, and '泞' has a flowing water radical, enhancing the image of mud mixed with water.
About 泥泞
泥泞Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
泥土 (nítǔ) — use 泥泞 when emphasizing difficult, muddy conditions, whereas 泥土 refers simply to soil or earth.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'knee-deep' in mud situation where you struggle to move forward, which sounds like 'nínìng'. The character '泥' (mud) resembles a puddle, and '泞' has a flowing water radical, enhancing the image of mud mixed with water.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that '泥泞' is often used in a negative context, describing unpleasant conditions. It is more commonly used in informal settings, such as conversations about weather or travel difficulties, rather than in formal writing.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, students should focus on understanding descriptive adjectives like '泥泞' and how they can modify nouns in sentences. Connecting this word with others related to weather or travel will enhance comprehension of situational vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In rural China, the impact of heavy rains on agricultural fields leading to '泥泞' can significantly affect farming practices, showcasing the importance of weather in daily life and livelihood.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '泥泞' with '泥土' (soil) or '湿滑' (slippery). For example, saying '今天的泥土很滑' (Today's soil is very slippery) is incorrect; instead, use '今天的地面很泥泞' (Today's ground is very muddy).
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Cultural Notes for 泥泞
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In rural China, the impact of heavy rains on agricultural fields leading to '泥泞' can significantly affect farming practices, showcasing the importance of weather in daily life and livelihood.
Frequently Asked Questions about 泥泞
'泥泞' typically describes muddy ground or roads, but can also refer to similar conditions in fields or parks.
'泥泞' is generally used in informal contexts, like conversations, rather than in formal writing.
'泥泞' is pronounced as 'nínìng' with the second tone and the fourth tone.
