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氺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氺shuǐarchaic variant of 水[shui3]unknown, 5 strokes, radical 氺
氺shuiarchaic variant of 水[shui3]unknown, 5 strokes, radical 氺
shui(shui5)
primary
T5
  1. 1archaic variant of 水[shui3]
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March 24, 2026

氺shui(shui5)

氺 is an archaic variant of the character 水 (shui), which means 'water.' It is rarely used in modern contexts and is primarily found in historical texts or specific cultural references. Understanding this character can provide insights into the evolution of Chinese writing and the significance of water in Chinese culture.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, water is associated with nourishment and life, featuring prominently in philosophy and art. The character 氺, though rarely used, reflects this deep connection to water's significance in Chinese history and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing stream where '氺' looks like waves of water. The left side resembles a flowing river, and the '水' at the bottom is like the surface of a pond. Picture the sound 'shui' as a gentle splash, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 氺

shui(shui5)
primary
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About 氺

氺Simplified
5Strokes
氺Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 氺 is an archaic form, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation or writing. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with the more frequently used 水 (shui). It is important to recognize the context in which it appears, primarily in historical or classical literature.

HSK Study Tips

氺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but learners should focus on 水 (shui) as it is essential for HSK levels. By understanding 氺, students can appreciate the historical depth and context of the character 水, reinforcing their grasp of the language's development.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 氺 in place of 水 in casual conversation, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我想要氺' (I want water) is incorrect; instead, use '我想要水.'

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Etymology of 氺

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

A river running between two banks; compare 川 and 水

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Origin

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Decomposition of 氺

IDS Structure⿻亅?
氺Full Character
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亅jue2
outer
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How to say archaic variant of 水[shui3] in Chinese

“archaic variant of 水[shui3]” in Chinese is氺shuǐ

氺 is an archaic variant of the character 水 (shui), which means 'water.' It is rarely used in modern contexts and is primarily found in historical texts or specific cultural references. Understanding this character can provide insights into the evolution of Chinese writing and the significance of water in Chinese culture.

When to use 氺

Since 氺 is an archaic form, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation or writing. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with the more frequently used 水 (shui). It is important to recognize the context in which it appears, primarily in historical or classical literature.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 氺 in place of 水 in casual conversation, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我想要氺' (I want water) is incorrect; instead, use '我想要水.'

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Word Family of 氺

Words Containing This Character1
氺shuiarchaic variant of 水[shuǐ]

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