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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
峁mǎoyellow dirt mountg, 8 strokes, radical 山
峁mǎoround yellow dirt mount (in the Northwest of China)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 山
mǎo(mao3) T3
  1. 1yellow dirt mount
  2. 2round yellow dirt mount (in the Northwest of China)
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March 24, 2026

峁mǎo(mao3)

The character 峁 (mǎo) refers to a specific type of geographical feature, namely a mound or hill made of yellow earth, commonly found in the northwestern regions of China. It can signify a unique landscape characteristic of that area, often associated with arid or semi-arid environments.

Strokes8Radical山
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, specific geographical features often have historical or cultural significance. The distinctive yellow mounds in the Northwest are tied to the unique landscape and climate of that region, which has influenced local agriculture and settlement patterns.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'mount' (mǎo) made of yellow dirt, where 'y' stands for yellow. The character 峁 combines the mountain radical 山, symbolizing elevation, with a component that hints at the color yellow, helping you visualize a round yellow dirt mound rising from the landscape.

Meanings of 峁

mǎo(mao3)
1yellow dirt mount
2round yellow dirt mount (in the Northwest of China)
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About 峁

峁Simplified
8Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and may appear more often in geographical contexts or literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring the third tone is accurately spoken to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 峁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it may enhance your knowledge of geographical terms in Chinese. Focus on the components of the character and their meanings, as it helps build a foundation for recognizing other location-based terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 峁 with similar-sounding words, such as 毛 (máo, meaning hair). To avoid this, remember that 峁 specifically relates to geographical features, which can help differentiate it from other terms.

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Etymology of 峁

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)卯
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Origin

峁 = 山 + 卯. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 峁

IDS Structure⿱山卯
峁Full Character
=
山Shan1
top
卯mao3
bottom
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How to say yellow dirt mount in Chinese

“yellow dirt mount” in Chinese is峁mǎo

The character 峁 (mǎo) refers to a specific type of geographical feature, namely a mound or hill made of yellow earth, commonly found in the northwestern regions of China. It can signify a unique landscape characteristic of that area, often associated with arid or semi-arid environments.

When to use 峁

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and may appear more often in geographical contexts or literature. Be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring the third tone is accurately spoken to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 峁 with similar-sounding words, such as 毛 (máo, meaning hair). To avoid this, remember that 峁 specifically relates to geographical features, which can help differentiate it from other terms.

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Word Family of 峁

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峁mǎoround yellow dirt mount (in the Northwest of China)

Frequently Asked Questions about 峁

It means a yellow dirt mound or a round hill made of yellow earth.

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