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汛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
汛xùnhigh water, flood tidest, 6 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48486, Very Hard
汛xùnfloodunknown, 6 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48486, Very Hard
汛xùnto sprinkle waterunknown, 6 strokes, radical 氵, rank #48486, Very Hard
xùn(xun4) T4
  1. 1high water, flood tides
  2. 2flood
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March 24, 2026

汛xùn(xun4)

The character 汛 (xùn) refers to high water or flood tides, specifically the seasonal flooding that can occur in river basins. It is used in contexts related to natural disasters, weather reports, and discussions about water management. The term conveys a sense of urgency and danger associated with rising water levels.

Strokes6Radical氵Frequency#48486DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, seasonal floods are a significant concern, particularly in the Yangtze River basin. The character 汛 encapsulates a deep cultural awareness of the need for flood management and disaster preparedness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rushing river (the radical 氵 represents water) during a heavy rainstorm that causes a flood (the character for 'high water'). Visualize the sound of the water, 'xùn', echoing as it sweeps through the streets, reminding you of the dangers of flood tides.

Meanings of 汛

xùn(xun4)
1high water, flood tides
2flood
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About 汛

汛Simplified
6Strokes
氵Radical
时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

When using 汛, be mindful of its context; it is often found in formal settings like weather advisories and discussions about climate. Learners might confuse it with other water-related terms, so ensure clarity by using it in appropriate contexts, such as '汛期' (flood season). Watch out for the pronunciation, as it should be pronounced with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 汛 is not currently in the HSK curriculum, it connects well with HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to nature and weather, such as 水 (water) and 雨 (rain). Focus on understanding its usage in context, especially with terms related to environmental issues.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 汛 with the character 洪 (hóng), which means 'flood' as well but doesn't emphasize the seasonal aspect. Correctly, one should use 汛 for specific seasonal floods, while 洪 is broader in meaning.

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Etymology of 汛

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)卂
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Origin

汛 = 氵 + 卂. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 汛

IDS Structure⿰氵卂
汛Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
卂xun4
right
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Parts

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How to say high water, flood tides in Chinese

“high water, flood tides” in Chinese is汛xùn

The character 汛 (xùn) refers to high water or flood tides, specifically the seasonal flooding that can occur in river basins. It is used in contexts related to natural disasters, weather reports, and discussions about water management. The term conveys a sense of urgency and danger associated with rising water levels.

When to use 汛

When using 汛, be mindful of its context; it is often found in formal settings like weather advisories and discussions about climate. Learners might confuse it with other water-related terms, so ensure clarity by using it in appropriate contexts, such as '汛期' (flood season). Watch out for the pronunciation, as it should be pronounced with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 汛 with the character 洪 (hóng), which means 'flood' as well but doesn't emphasize the seasonal aspect. Correctly, one should use 汛 for specific seasonal floods, while 洪 is broader in meaning.

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Word Family of 汛

Words Containing This Character11
汛xùnflood
汛期flood season
汛情flood
凌汛ice-jam flood (arising when river downstream freezes more than upstream)
秋汛autumn flood
渔汛fishing season漁汛
鱼汛fishing season魚汛
桃汛spring flood (at peach-blossom time)
桃花汛spring flood (at peach-blossom time)
渔汛期fishing season漁汛期
鱼汛期fishing season魚汛期
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Words with 汛

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汛

汛 specifically refers to flood tides and high water levels, whereas words like 水 (water) are more general.

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