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泓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泓hónga clear deep pool of waterq, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #60696, Very Hard
泓hóngclearunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #60696, Very Hard
泓hóngvast and deepunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #60696, Very Hard
泓hóngclassifier for a body of clear waterunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #60696, Very Hard
hóng(hong2) T2
  1. 1a clear deep pool of water
  2. 2clear
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March 24, 2026

泓hóng(hong2)

The character 泓 (hóng) refers to a clear, deep pool of water, emphasizing its clarity and depth. It is often used to describe water bodies that are not only vast but also pristine. This term can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, suggesting purity or depth in various aspects of life.

Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#60696DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, water is often associated with purity and tranquility, making 泓 a term that evokes serene natural imagery. It can also be found in poetry and philosophical texts that explore themes of depth and clarity in both nature and thought.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene pond (like a 'pool') where the water is so clear that you can see the depths below. The character 泓 resembles waves of water flowing, which can help you remember its meaning related to clear and vast water.

Meanings of 泓

hóng(hong2)
1a clear deep pool of water
2clear
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About 泓

泓Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 泓

Quick Contrast

清 (qīng) — use 泓 (hóng) when emphasizing depth and clarity of water, while 清 (qīng) focuses solely on clarity.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 泓 in conversation, as it is more formal and poetic, often found in literature rather than everyday speech. Common collocations include 泓水 (hóng shuǐ, clear water) and it is often used in descriptive phrases. The tone is important; ensure you pronounce it with a rising tone (hóng).

HSK Study Tips

While 泓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other water-related words like 水 (shuǐ, water) and 清 (qīng, clear). Students should focus on recognizing the character's radicals to build connections with related words in the HSK curriculum.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 泓 with similar-sounding words like 洪 (hóng, flood), which has a very different meaning. Make sure to remember that 泓 refers specifically to clear, deep water, not to any form of flooding.

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Etymology of 泓

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Expansive 弘 water 氵; 弘 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 泓

  1. 1The giveawayExpansive 弘 water 氵; 弘 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 泓?

Decomposition of 泓

IDS Structure⿰氵弘
泓Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
弘hong2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 泓?

How to say a clear deep pool of water in Chinese

“a clear deep pool of water” in Chinese is泓hóng

The character 泓 (hóng) refers to a clear, deep pool of water, emphasizing its clarity and depth. It is often used to describe water bodies that are not only vast but also pristine. This term can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, suggesting purity or depth in various aspects of life.

When to use 泓

Be cautious when using 泓 in conversation, as it is more formal and poetic, often found in literature rather than everyday speech. Common collocations include 泓水 (hóng shuǐ, clear water) and it is often used in descriptive phrases. The tone is important; ensure you pronounce it with a rising tone (hóng).

泓 or something close to it

清 (qīng) — use 泓 (hóng) when emphasizing depth and clarity of water, while 清 (qīng) focuses solely on clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 泓 with similar-sounding words like 洪 (hóng, flood), which has a very different meaning. Make sure to remember that 泓 refers specifically to clear, deep water, not to any form of flooding.

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泓

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Word Family of 泓

Words Containing This Character1
泓hóngclear
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Compound Meaning

What does 泓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 泓

It is pronounced as 'hóng' with a rising tone.

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