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垧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
垧shǎngunit of aream, 9 strokes, radical 土
垧shǎngunit of land area, with value varying from area to area (worth one hectare or 15 mǔ 亩 in parts of northeast China, but only 3 or 5 mǔ in northwest China)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 土
shǎng(shang3) T3
  1. 1unit of area
  2. 2unit of land area, with value varying from area to area (worth one hectare or 15 mǔ 亩 in parts of northeast China, but only 3 or 5 mǔ in northwest China)
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March 24, 2026

垧shǎng(shang3)

垧 (shǎng) is a unit of area used in China, with its size varying significantly depending on the region. In some areas, it equates to one hectare or 15 mǔ (亩), while in others, it may be only 3 to 5 mǔ. This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts to measure land area.

Strokes9Radical土
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, land and agricultural measurements are significant due to the historical importance of farming. Understanding terms like 垧 can provide insights into local agricultural practices and land ownership traditions, especially in rural areas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large plot of land being measured out. The character 垧 has the radical 土 (earth), which connects to land and agriculture. Visualize a farmer measuring their field with a measuring stick, shouting 'shǎng!' to signify the size of the plot.

Meanings of 垧

shǎng(shang3)
1unit of area
2unit of land area, with value varying from area to area (worth one hectare or 15 mǔ 亩 in parts of northeast China, but only 3 or 5 mǔ in northwest China)
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About 垧

垧Simplified
9Strokes
土Radical
数词shùcínumeral (num.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 垧

Usage Notes

When using 垧, remember that its value can differ greatly based on the region, which might confuse learners. It is commonly used in agricultural discussions, so using it in those contexts will help convey accuracy. Be mindful of the pronunciation, especially the tone (shǎng), to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 垧 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to agricultural terms and measurements, which are relevant at HSK 3-4 levels. Focus on understanding its regional variations and practice using it in sentences related to farming and land measurement.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 垧 with other units of measurement like 亩 (mǔ). For example, saying '我有十垧的地' (I have ten 垧 of land) might be incorrect if meant in a region where 垧 is smaller than 亩. Always check the local value to avoid miscommunication.

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Pronunciation of 垧

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Etymology of 垧

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)向
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Case file: 垧

  1. 1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half向 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayearth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 垧?

Decomposition of 垧

IDS Structure⿰土向
垧Full Character
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土Tu3
left
向Xiang4
right
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Identify the Components

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How to say unit of area in Chinese

“unit of area” in Chinese is垧shǎng

垧 (shǎng) is a unit of area used in China, with its size varying significantly depending on the region. In some areas, it equates to one hectare or 15 mǔ (亩), while in others, it may be only 3 to 5 mǔ. This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts to measure land area.

When to use 垧

When using 垧, remember that its value can differ greatly based on the region, which might confuse learners. It is commonly used in agricultural discussions, so using it in those contexts will help convey accuracy. Be mindful of the pronunciation, especially the tone (shǎng), to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 垧 with other units of measurement like 亩 (mǔ). For example, saying '我有十垧的地' (I have ten 垧 of land) might be incorrect if meant in a region where 垧 is smaller than 亩. Always check the local value to avoid miscommunication.

Write 垧

垧

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Word Family of 垧

Words Containing This Character1
垧shǎngunit of land area (equivalent to 10 or 15 mǔ 畝|亩[mǔ] in parts of northeast China, but only 3 or 5 mǔ in northwest China)
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Compound Meaning

What does 垧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 垧

垧 measures land area and can vary in size based on geographic location.

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