滬 (hù) - Hu — refers to Shanghai, particularly the Wusong & also used in the name of Shanghai (沪).

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hù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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滬 · hù

Hu — refers to Shanghai, particularly the Wusong River (formerly known as the Huangpu River);

also used in the name of Shanghai (沪).

Hu — refers to Shanghai, particularly the Wusongalso used in the name of Shanghai (沪).

Usage highlights

ShanghaiHuangpu RiverShanghai Stock ExchangeShanghai cuisineShanghai dialectShanghai opera

Synonyms

  • 上海— Shanghai
  • 申— Alternative abbreviation for Shanghai

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Shanghai is often called Hu (沪).
  • The Huangpu River flows through Shanghai (黄浦江).
  • Shanghai cuisine is known as Benbang cuisine (本帮菜).
  • The Shanghai Stock Exchange is a major financial market (沪市).

Collocations

  • Shanghai(上海)
  • Huangpu River(黄浦江)
  • Shanghai Stock Exchange(沪市)
  • Shanghai cuisine(沪菜)
  • Shanghai dialect(沪语)
  • Shanghai opera(沪剧)

Idioms

  • The rise of Shanghai(沪上风云)
  • Shanghai's prosperity(沪上繁华)
  • The gateway to Shanghai(沪上门户)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, '沪' referred to a type of fishing trap used in the Wusong River area, which later became associated with the region.
  • The character is now predominantly used as an abbreviation for Shanghai, reflecting the city's historical and economic significance.
  • Shanghai's development as a major port and financial center has cemented '沪' as a symbol of modernity and commerce in China.

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