How to Write 汨 (mì) — Meaning “Mi (name of a river)”

Imagine the sun (日) rising over a river (氵), creating a sparkling surface that reminds you of the name "Mi." You can also think of the word "mermaid" starting with "mi" and living in the water. This visual link helps you recall both the sound and the water meaning.

Write the three water dots (氵) first, condensed on the left side, then the 日 on the right. Be careful not to make the 日 too wide or too tall — it should be roughly the same height as the water radical. Avoid confusing the inner horizontal stroke of 日 with a vertical line through the middle, as that would create a different character.

汨 (mì) has a sun (日) on the right, while 㳄 (xián) has 欠 (qiàn, meaning yawn or owe) on the right and means saliva. 氿 (guǐ) has 九 (jiǔ, nine) on the right and refers to a spring or dry land. Their meanings, pronunciations, and right-side components are all distinct, so check the right part carefully.

汨 is almost only used in proper names, especially the Miluo River (汨罗江) in Hunan Province, which is famous for the story of the poet Qu Yuan. It appears in the city name Miluo (汨罗) and occasionally in historical or geographic contexts. You will rarely see it in everyday conversation, but it is culturally significant.

Common words containing 汨 include: 汨罗江 (mì luó jiāng) — Miluo River; 汨水 (mì shuǐ) — Mi River; 汨罗 (mì luó) — Miluo (a city in Hunan).