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洣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
洣mǐa river in Hunan provincezg, 9 strokes, radical 氵
洣mǐMi river in Hunan, tributary of Xiangjiang 湘江unknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
mǐ(Mi3) T3
  1. 1a river in Hunan province
  2. 2Mi river in Hunan, tributary of Xiangjiang 湘江
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March 24, 2026

洣mǐ(Mi3)

The character 洣 (mǐ) refers specifically to the Mi River, a river in Hunan province that is a tributary of the larger Xiangjiang River (湘江). It is primarily used in geographic contexts and may refer to local features or cultural references related to this river.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural Note

The Mi River is significant in Hunan province, not only as a natural feature but also as part of the local culture and identity. It reflects the region's geographical diversity and is often associated with local traditions and history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (the water radical 水) flowing through the land (the character's other components). Picture a peaceful scene by the Mi River in Hunan, where 'mǐ' sounds like 'me,' inviting you to visit this tranquil spot.

Meanings of 洣

mǐ(Mi3)
1a river in Hunan province
2Mi river in Hunan, tributary of Xiangjiang 湘江
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About 洣

洣Simplified
9Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 洣

Usage Notes

Learners should be aware that 洣 is quite specific and not commonly used in everyday conversation. It's primarily encountered in geographic texts or discussions about local rivers. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the tone 'mǐ' can change meaning if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 洣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can deepen your knowledge of geographic terms and rivers in China. Students at this level should also focus on recognizing how rivers are named and discussed in various contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 洣 with other river names or forget to use the correct tone. For example, saying it as 'mí' instead of 'mǐ' alters its meaning. Always remember the correct tone to maintain its specific reference.

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Etymology of 洣

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)米
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Case file: 洣

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half米 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 洣?

Decomposition of 洣

IDS Structure⿰氵米
洣Full Character
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氵shui3
left
米Mi3
right
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How to say a river in Hunan province in Chinese

“a river in Hunan province” in Chinese is洣mǐ

The character 洣 (mǐ) refers specifically to the Mi River, a river in Hunan province that is a tributary of the larger Xiangjiang River (湘江). It is primarily used in geographic contexts and may refer to local features or cultural references related to this river.

When to use 洣

Learners should be aware that 洣 is quite specific and not commonly used in everyday conversation. It's primarily encountered in geographic texts or discussions about local rivers. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the tone 'mǐ' can change meaning if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 洣 with other river names or forget to use the correct tone. For example, saying it as 'mí' instead of 'mǐ' alters its meaning. Always remember the correct tone to maintain its specific reference.

Write 洣

洣

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Word Family of 洣

Words Containing This Character1
洣mǐMi river in Hunan, tributary of Xiangjiang 湘江
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Compound Meaning

What does 洣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 洣

It translates to 'Mi River,' a specific river in Hunan province.

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