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March 24, 2026
嵊shèng(sheng4)
The character 嵊 (shèng) refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can indicate a place name, highlighting its importance in regional identification.
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Cultural Note
The district of 嵊 is known for its local culture and heritage, reflecting the rich history of Zhejiang Province, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mountain (山) with a sense of 'surprise' (生) rising up from it. The character 嵊 has a mountain radical, suggesting that it is a place related to geography, while the pronunciation 'shèng' can be remembered as 'shocking' in a serene landscape.
Meanings of 嵊
shèng(sheng4)
1a district in Zhejiang
2name of a district in Zhejiang
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About 嵊
嵊Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 嵊 with similar-sounding characters that denote other geographical terms. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as maps or administrative discussions, and should not be used in casual conversation about unrelated topics.
HSK Study Tips
Though 嵊 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its components can help with learning other place names that include the mountain radical. Students should also focus on distinguishing it from similar characters to avoid confusion.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 嵊 as 'shéng' instead of 'shèng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other place names like '嵊州'. Always double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.
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Etymology of 嵊
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
嵊 = 山 + 乘. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 嵊
IDS Structure⿰山乘
嵊Full Character
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山Shan1
left
乘Cheng2
right
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How to say a district in Zhejiang in Chinese
“a district in Zhejiang” in Chinese is嵊shèng
The character 嵊 (shèng) refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can indicate a place name, highlighting its importance in regional identification.
When to use 嵊
Common mistakes include confusing 嵊 with similar-sounding characters that denote other geographical terms. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as maps or administrative discussions, and should not be used in casual conversation about unrelated topics.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 嵊 as 'shéng' instead of 'shèng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other place names like '嵊州'. Always double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.
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Word Family of 嵊
Words Containing This Character7
嵊shèngname of a district in Zhejiang
嵊州Shengzhou county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shàoxīng], Zhejiang
嵊州市Shengzhou county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shàoxīng], Zhejiang
嵊县Sheng county in Zhejiang嵊縣
嵊泗Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōushān], Zhejiang
嵊泗县Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōushān], Zhejiang嵊泗縣
嵊泗列岛Shengsi Islands, making up Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōushān], Zhejiang嵊泗列島
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What does 嵊州 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 嵊
It refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province.
It is pronounced as 'shèng'.
It is not commonly used outside of geographical contexts, particularly relating to Zhejiang.
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