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邡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邡fānga district in Sichuan provinceg, 6 strokes, radical 阝
邡fāngname of a district in Sichuanunknown, 6 strokes, radical 阝
fāng(Fang1) T1
  1. 1a district in Sichuan province
  2. 2name of a district in Sichuan
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March 24, 2026

邡fāng(Fang1)

The character 邡 (fāng) refers to a specific district in Sichuan province, China. It may be used in geographical contexts or when discussing administrative divisions, particularly in local governance or demographics.

Strokes6Radical阝
Cultural Note

邡 is significant as it reflects the administrative structure of China, where districts play vital roles in governance and regional identity. Understanding such terms can enhance one's grasp of local culture and administrative discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a map of Sichuan with a distinct area marked. The character 邡 has a 'gate' (阝) on the left, suggesting a boundary or district, while the right side ‘方’ signifies direction, hinting at a defined area. Think of ‘fāng’ as ‘finding your way in a district’.

Meanings of 邡

fāng(Fang1)
1a district in Sichuan province
2name of a district in Sichuan
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About 邡

邡Simplified
6Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 邡

Usage Notes

邡 is primarily used in formal administrative contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be aware of the pronunciation, as tone is crucial; it should be pronounced with the first tone (fāng), not with any other tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邡 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to places and locations. Students should focus on recognizing geographical terms and their usages in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 邡 (fāng) with 方 (fāng), which means 'direction' or 'square.' Ensure you understand the context of usage to avoid confusion between general terms and specific district names.

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Etymology of 邡

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)方
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Case file: 邡

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half方 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 邡?

Decomposition of 邡

IDS Structure⿰方阝
邡Full Character
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方Fang1
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 邡?

How to say a district in Sichuan province in Chinese

“a district in Sichuan province” in Chinese is邡fāng

The character 邡 (fāng) refers to a specific district in Sichuan province, China. It may be used in geographical contexts or when discussing administrative divisions, particularly in local governance or demographics.

When to use 邡

邡 is primarily used in formal administrative contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be aware of the pronunciation, as tone is crucial; it should be pronounced with the first tone (fāng), not with any other tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 邡 (fāng) with 方 (fāng), which means 'direction' or 'square.' Ensure you understand the context of usage to avoid confusion between general terms and specific district names.

Write 邡

邡

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Word Family of 邡

Words Containing This Character3
什邡Shifang county level city in Deyang 德陽|德阳[Dé​yáng], Sichuan
什邡市Shifang county level city in Deyang 德陽|德阳[Dé​yáng], Sichuan
邡fāngname of a district in Sichuan
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Compound Meaning

What does 什邡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 邡

Other districts in Sichuan, like 成都 (Chengdu), are administrative regions, but each has its unique cultural and geographical significance.

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