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轄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
轄xiáto control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheelx, 17 strokes, radical 車
xiá(xia2) T2
  1. 1to control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheel
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March 24, 2026

轄xiá(xia2)

The character 轄 (xiá) primarily means to control or to exercise jurisdiction over something. It is commonly used in legal and administrative contexts, indicating authority or governance. Additionally, it refers to the linchpin of a wheel, symbolizing something that holds parts together or maintains order.

Strokes17Radical車
Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, the concept of jurisdiction is critical, especially in the context of local versus central authority. The character 轄 can be seen in terms like '轄區', which is important in discussions of law enforcement and administrative divisions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big wheel (the linchpin) at the center of a bustling city where governance is crucial. The character 轄 has the radical for 'vehicle' (车) on the left, hinting at its connection to wheels and control over movement, while the right side suggests structure and authority.

Meanings of 轄

xiá(xia2)
1to control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheel
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About 轄

轄Simplified
17Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 轄 with similar-sounding characters like 霞 (xiá), which means 'rosy clouds.' This word is more formal and is typically used in legal and governmental documents. Common collocations include '轄區' (xiáqū), meaning jurisdiction area.

HSK Study Tips

Although 轄 is not present in the HSK levels, it can be associated with HSK 4-5 vocabulary related to governance and control. Students should focus on its radicals and context to better understand its usage in formal settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 轄 with similar characters such as 霞 (xiá). For instance, saying '我在霞区工作' instead of '我在轄区工作' (I work in the jurisdiction area) demonstrates this common error.

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Etymology of 轄

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

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 害 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轄.

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Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)害
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Case file: 轄

Phonosemantic compound. 车 represents the meaning and 害 represents the sound. Simplified form of 轄.

  1. 1The meaning half車 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half害 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 轄

IDS Structure⿰車害
轄Full Character
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車che1
left
害hai4
right
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How to say to control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheel in Chinese

“to control, to have jurisdiction; the linchpin of a wheel” in Chinese is轄xiá

The character 轄 (xiá) primarily means to control or to exercise jurisdiction over something. It is commonly used in legal and administrative contexts, indicating authority or governance. Additionally, it refers to the linchpin of a wheel, symbolizing something that holds parts together or maintains order.

When to use 轄

Be careful not to confuse 轄 with similar-sounding characters like 霞 (xiá), which means 'rosy clouds.' This word is more formal and is typically used in legal and governmental documents. Common collocations include '轄區' (xiáqū), meaning jurisdiction area.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 轄 with similar characters such as 霞 (xiá). For instance, saying '我在霞区工作' instead of '我在轄区工作' (I work in the jurisdiction area) demonstrates this common error.

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轄

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Word Family of 轄

Words Containing This Character9
辖区administrative region轄區
管辖guǎnxiáto administer管轄
辖xiáto govern轄
直辖市province level city直轄市
直辖to govern directly直轄
省辖市provincial city省轄市
市辖区city district (county-level administrative unit)市轄區
统辖to govern統轄
辖制to control轄制
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Compound Meaning

What does 辖区 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 轄

Common phrases include '轄區' (jurisdiction area) and '轄制' (to control or govern).

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