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泱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泱yānggreat, expansive; agitatedi, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #65963, Very Hard
泱yāngagitated (wind, cloud)unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #65963, Very Hard
泱yāngboundlessunknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #65963, Very Hard
yāng(yang1) T1
  1. 1great, expansive; agitated
  2. 2agitated (wind, cloud)
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March 24, 2026

泱yāng(yang1)

The character 泱 (yāng) denotes a sense of greatness or expansiveness, often used to describe vastness in nature such as water or clouds. It can also convey a feeling of agitation or turbulence, particularly when referring to the movement of elements like wind or waves.

Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#65963DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and literature, 泱 is often used to evoke images of vast landscapes or the power of nature, reflecting the traditional appreciation for the natural world in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a massive ocean (the water radical 氺) crashing against the shore, creating waves that are both great in size and agitated in motion. The sound 'yāng' resembles the sound of waves crashing, helping you remember both its pronunciation and its meaning.

Meanings of 泱

yāng(yang1)
1great, expansive; agitated
2agitated (wind, cloud)
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About 泱

泱Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 泱

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation and may appear more in literary or formal contexts. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding characters. It often collocates with words related to nature or emotions.

HSK Study Tips

While 泱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enrich your understanding of related characters like 大 (big) and 浪 (wave). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts and phrases to strengthen their vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 泱 with similar characters like 洋 (yáng, ocean) or 央 (yāng, center). Remember that 泱 emphasizes expansiveness and agitation, especially related to water, while the others have different meanings.

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Etymology of 泱

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)央
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Case file: 泱

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half央 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 泱?

Decomposition of 泱

IDS Structure⿰氵央
泱Full Character
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氵shui3
left
央yang1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 泱?

How to say great, expansive; agitated in Chinese

“great, expansive; agitated” in Chinese is泱yāng

The character 泱 (yāng) denotes a sense of greatness or expansiveness, often used to describe vastness in nature such as water or clouds. It can also convey a feeling of agitation or turbulence, particularly when referring to the movement of elements like wind or waves.

When to use 泱

This character is not commonly used in daily conversation and may appear more in literary or formal contexts. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding characters. It often collocates with words related to nature or emotions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 泱 with similar characters like 洋 (yáng, ocean) or 央 (yāng, center). Remember that 泱 emphasizes expansiveness and agitation, especially related to water, while the others have different meanings.

Write 泱

泱

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Word Family of 泱

Words Containing This Character2
泱yāngboundless
泱泱grand
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Compound Meaning

What does 泱 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 泱

It's primarily used in poetic or literary contexts to describe vastness or turbulence.

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