河 (hé) — how to say "river" in Chinese

Measure word: 条 tiáo

River

Radicals / Keys

Water

#85 · shuǐ · 3 strokes

Examples

夏天的时候,我们常去边游泳。

In summer, we often go swimming by the river.

这条很长。

This river is very long.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 河 (hé) — river

[he-] Harry the Hiker stumbles upon a river 河 🌊 in the wilderness. He sees a horizontal line [氵] that resembles the flowing water of the river. Excited, he sets up camp by the 河, sketching it in his travel journal as a highlight of his adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "river" in Chinese?

"river" in Chinese is 河 (hé).

What does 河 mean in English?

河 (hé) means "River".

How is 河 pronounced?

It is pronounced hé (written as he). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "river" in Chinese characters?

It is written 河.

What HSK level is 河?

河 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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