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㢆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㢆chánstore, shop, living spacex, 10 strokes, radical 广
chán(chan2) T2
  1. 1store, shop, living space
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March 24, 2026

㢆chán(chan2)

The character 㢆 (chán) refers to a place where goods are stored or sold, essentially meaning 'store' or 'shop.' It can also denote a living space, linking to the idea of shelter or accommodation. This character is less commonly used in modern vocabulary compared to related terms.

Strokes10Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, stores often doubled as living spaces for shopkeepers, reflecting the integration of work and home life. This character captures that historical essence of commerce in daily living.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy shop (㢆) where you can store all your favorite items. The character resembles a house with a roof, suggesting a space where things are kept safe or sold.

Meanings of 㢆

chán(chan2)
1store, shop, living space
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About 㢆

㢆Simplified
10Strokes
广Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㢆

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 㢆 with similar characters like 商 (shāng), which specifically means 'business.' This character is more informal and might not be used in formal contexts. Common collocations include 㢆铺 (chán pù - store) and 㢆房 (chán fáng - living space).

HSK Study Tips

Since this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it may be useful to connect it with more commonly used words like 店 (diàn - shop) or房 (fáng - house). Focus on understanding its context in phrases to better grasp its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㢆 with other characters related to commerce, such as 商 (shāng). For example, saying '我去商' (wǒ qù shāng) instead of '我去㢆' (wǒ qù chán) can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 㢆

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Etymology of 㢆

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A house 广 in a village 里

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Case file: 㢆

  1. 1The giveawayA house 广 in a village 里
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㢆?

Decomposition of 㢆

IDS Structure⿸广里
㢆Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
里li3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 㢆?

How to say store, shop, living space in Chinese

“store, shop, living space” in Chinese is㢆chán

The character 㢆 (chán) refers to a place where goods are stored or sold, essentially meaning 'store' or 'shop.' It can also denote a living space, linking to the idea of shelter or accommodation. This character is less commonly used in modern vocabulary compared to related terms.

When to use 㢆

Be careful not to confuse 㢆 with similar characters like 商 (shāng), which specifically means 'business.' This character is more informal and might not be used in formal contexts. Common collocations include 㢆铺 (chán pù - store) and 㢆房 (chán fáng - living space).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 㢆 with other characters related to commerce, such as 商 (shāng). For example, saying '我去商' (wǒ qù shāng) instead of '我去㢆' (wǒ qù chán) can lead to confusion.

Write 㢆

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Practice writing 㢆 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㢆

Common phrases include 㢆铺 (chán pù - store) and 㢆房 (chán fáng - living space).

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