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浙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浙zhèthe Zhejiang province; a riverns, 10 strokes, radical 氵
浙zhèabbr. for Zhejiang 浙江 province in east Chinaunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵
zhè(Zhe4) T4
  1. 1the Zhejiang province; a river
  2. 2abbr. for Zhejiang 浙江 province in east China
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March 24, 2026

浙zhè(Zhe4)

The character 浙 (zhè) primarily refers to Zhejiang province, located in eastern China. It can also denote a river in the region, serving as an abbreviation for the province's name. This character is often encountered in geographical contexts and discussions about local culture and economy.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural Note

Zhejiang province is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the famous West Lake in Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The character 浙 embodies the significance of this region in Chinese history and tourism.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (水) flowing through the Zhejiang province, with the character 浙 representing the sound 'zhè'. Picture a 'zebra' (for the 'zh' sound) crossing the river, reminding you of this character and its connection to water and geography.

Meanings of 浙

zhè(Zhe4)
1the Zhejiang province; a river
2abbr. for Zhejiang 浙江 province in east China
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About 浙

浙Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 浙 with other similar-sounding characters, so be cautious with pronunciation. This character is typically used in formal contexts, such as in maps or governmental documents. Common collocations include 浙省 (Zhè shěng - Zhejiang province) and 浙江 (Zhè jiāng - Zhejiang River).

HSK Study Tips

Although 浙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of place names in China, especially as you progress to higher levels. Focus on how it connects with other geographical terms and learn to recognize its use in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 浙 as 'zhé' instead of 'zhè'. For example, saying '我来自浙江 (Wǒ láizì zhéjiāng)' incorrectly with the wrong tone can lead to confusion. Always ensure to use the correct falling tone when saying 浙.

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Etymology of 浙

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 折 represents the sound. Simplified form of 淛.

Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)折
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Case file: 浙

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 折 represents the sound. Simplified form of 淛.

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half折 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浙?

Decomposition of 浙

IDS Structure⿰氵折
浙Full Character
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氵shui3
left
折she2
right
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How to say the Zhejiang province; a river in Chinese

“the Zhejiang province; a river” in Chinese is浙zhè

The character 浙 (zhè) primarily refers to Zhejiang province, located in eastern China. It can also denote a river in the region, serving as an abbreviation for the province's name. This character is often encountered in geographical contexts and discussions about local culture and economy.

When to use 浙

Learners often confuse 浙 with other similar-sounding characters, so be cautious with pronunciation. This character is typically used in formal contexts, such as in maps or governmental documents. Common collocations include 浙省 (Zhè shěng - Zhejiang province) and 浙江 (Zhè jiāng - Zhejiang River).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 浙 as 'zhé' instead of 'zhè'. For example, saying '我来自浙江 (Wǒ láizì zhéjiāng)' incorrectly with the wrong tone can lead to confusion. Always ensure to use the correct falling tone when saying 浙.

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浙

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Word Family of 浙

Words Containing This Character6
浙江Zhejiang province (Chekiang) in east China, abbr. 浙, capital Hangzhou 杭州
浙江省Zhejiang Province (Chekiang) in east China, abbr. 浙[Zhè], capital Hangzhou 杭州[Háng​zhōu]
浙zhèabbr. for Zhejiang 浙江 province in east China
浙江大学Zhejiang University浙江大學
江浙abbr. for Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏[Jiāng​sū] and Zhejiang 浙江[Zhè​jiāng]
浙赣Zhejiang-Jiangxi浙贛
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Compound Meaning

What does 浙江 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浙

It primarily refers to Zhejiang province, but it can also denote a river in the area.

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