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邺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邺yèa place in Henan provinceg, 7 strokes, radical 阝
邺yèancient district in modern day Hebei Province 河北省[He2 bei3 Sheng3]unknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
邺yèsurname Yeunknown, 7 strokes, radical 阝
yè(Ye4) T4
  1. 1a place in Henan province
  2. 2ancient district in modern day Hebei Province 河北省[He2 bei3 Sheng3]
Also a Chinese surname, Ye — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

邺(鄴)yè(Ye4)

The character 邺 (yè) refers to a historical place in Henan province, which was significant in ancient China. It is also a surname, Ye, and represents an ancient district in modern-day Hebei Province. This character is often encountered in historical texts and discussions about Chinese geography or genealogy.

Strokes7Radical阝
Cultural Note

邺 is historically notable as it was a thriving cultural and political center during the Three Kingdoms period, often mentioned in historical literature and poetry. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension of ancient Chinese history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'ye' (yè) who lives in a bustling ancient city (邺) near the rivers of Henan. The left side of the character (阝) resembles a hill, and the top right (合) can be visualized as people gathering, emphasizing the city's importance as a gathering place.

Meanings of 邺

yè(Ye4)
1a place in Henan province
2ancient district in modern day Hebei Province 河北省[He2 bei3 Sheng3]
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About 邺

邺Simplified
鄴Traditional
7Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While the character 邺 is not commonly used in everyday language, it may appear in historical contexts or names. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding surnames, and remember that it carries a more formal tone. It often collocates with words related to geography or history.

HSK Study Tips

Though 邺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be a valuable addition for learners interested in history or geography. Students should focus on recognizing its cultural significance and relation to other geographical terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 邺 as 'ye' without the falling tone, losing its correct pronunciation. A common mistake is to confuse it with the simpler characters with similar sounds.

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Etymology of 邺

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

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)业
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Case file: 邺

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half业 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 邺?

Decomposition of 邺

IDS Structure⿰业阝
邺Full Character
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业Ye4
left
阝yi4
right
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Which of these is a component of 邺?

How to say a place in Henan province in Chinese

“a place in Henan province” in Chinese is邺yè

The character 邺 (yè) refers to a historical place in Henan province, which was significant in ancient China. It is also a surname, Ye, and represents an ancient district in modern-day Hebei Province. This character is often encountered in historical texts and discussions about Chinese geography or genealogy.

When to use 邺

While the character 邺 is not commonly used in everyday language, it may appear in historical contexts or names. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding surnames, and remember that it carries a more formal tone. It often collocates with words related to geography or history.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 邺 as 'ye' without the falling tone, losing its correct pronunciation. A common mistake is to confuse it with the simpler characters with similar sounds.

Write 邺

邺

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Word Family of 邺

Words Containing This Character2
邺yèsurname Ye鄴
建邺区Jian'ye district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏建鄴區
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Compound Meaning

What does 邺 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 邺

In modern usage, 邺 primarily refers to its historical significance and as a surname rather than a commonly used term.

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