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郐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郐kuàia state in Henan provinceg, 8 strokes, radical 阝
郐kuàiname of a feudal stateunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝
郐kuàisurname Kuaiunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝
kuài(Kuai4) T4
  1. 1a state in Henan province
  2. 2name of a feudal state
Also a Chinese surname, Kuai — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

郐(鄶)kuài(Kuai4)

The character 郐 (kuài) primarily refers to a historical state in ancient China, specifically located in present-day Henan province. It can also be a surname, and it is used in historical texts to denote a feudal state, reflecting China's rich history of dynasties and regions.

Strokes8Radical阝
Cultural Note

郐 is tied to the rich tapestry of China's feudal history, representing one of the many states that existed before the unification under the Qin Dynasty. Understanding such terms provides insight into the political landscape of ancient China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a quick (kuài) journey to an ancient state (郐) in Henan. The character combines the radical for 'city' (阝) suggesting a place, with the phonetic element '快' (kuài), which means fast, helping you remember that 郐 is a quick trip to a significant historical location.

Meanings of 郐

kuài(Kuai4)
1a state in Henan province
2name of a feudal state
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About 郐

郐Simplified
鄶Traditional
8Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 郐

Usage Notes

While 郐 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it's important in historical contexts. Learners should be cautious about its pronunciation, ensuring they use the correct tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, but it can be relevant for students interested in Chinese history. Focus on understanding the context in which 郐 appears in historical texts to enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郐 with similar-sounding characters like 快 (kuài). To avoid this, remember that 郐 pertains to a historical state, while 快 means 'fast'.

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Pronunciation of 郐

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Etymology of 郐

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)会
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Case file: 郐

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half会 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 郐?

Decomposition of 郐

IDS Structure⿰会阝
郐Full Character
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会hui4
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 郐?

How to say a state in Henan province in Chinese

“a state in Henan province” in Chinese is郐kuài

The character 郐 (kuài) primarily refers to a historical state in ancient China, specifically located in present-day Henan province. It can also be a surname, and it is used in historical texts to denote a feudal state, reflecting China's rich history of dynasties and regions.

When to use 郐

While 郐 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it's important in historical contexts. Learners should be cautious about its pronunciation, ensuring they use the correct tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郐 with similar-sounding characters like 快 (kuài). To avoid this, remember that 郐 pertains to a historical state, while 快 means 'fast'.

Write 郐

郐

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Word Family of 郐

Words Containing This Character1
郐kuàisurname Kuai鄶
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Compound Meaning

What does 郐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 郐

In modern usage, 郐 is primarily recognized in historical contexts and is not commonly used in daily language.

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