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㢟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
chānto walk slowly; to stroll; to ramblex, 5 strokes, radical 廴, Very Hard
chān(chan1) T1
  1. 1to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble
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March 24, 2026
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The character 㢟 (chān) refers to the act of walking slowly or strolling, often implying a leisurely pace. It conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment in movement, commonly used in contexts related to casual outings or enjoying nature.

Strokes5RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, leisurely walks are often associated with relaxation and reflection, particularly in natural settings like gardens or parks, which are integral to social life and health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a charming scene where a person takes a leisurely stroll through a beautiful park, enjoying the sights and sounds around them. The character 㢟 looks like a person with two legs walking, slowly and relaxed, capturing the essence of strolling.

Meanings of 㢟

chān(chan1)
1to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble
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About 㢟

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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 㢟

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a charming scene where a person takes a leisurely stroll through a beautiful park, enjoying the sights and sounds around them. The character 㢟 looks like a person with two legs walking, slowly and relaxed, capturing the essence of strolling.

Usage Notes

When using 㢟, it's important to pair it with words that evoke leisure, such as '散步' (sànbù - to take a walk). Avoid confusing it with faster-paced verbs like '跑' (pǎo - to run). The tone should be calm to match the meaning of leisurely walking.

HSK Study Tips

Though 㢟 is not in the HSK levels, students should connect it with related actions like '走' (zǒu - to walk) and '步' (bù - step). Focus on the varying contexts of walking, as it helps to understand the nuances of different movement expressions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, leisurely walks are often associated with relaxation and reflection, particularly in natural settings like gardens or parks, which are integral to social life and health.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㢟 with faster verbs like '走' (zǒu). For example, saying '我快㢟去商店' (I'm quickly strolling to the store) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我快走去商店' (I'm quickly going to the store).

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Pronunciation of 㢟

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Etymology of 㢟

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

A foot 止 strolling down the road 廴

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 㢟

IDS Structure⿺廴止
Full Character
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yin3
enclosing
zhi3
inner
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Cultural Notes for 㢟

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, leisurely walks are often associated with relaxation and reflection, particularly in natural settings like gardens or parks, which are integral to social life and health.

Frequently Asked Questions about 㢟

You can say '我喜欢在公园里㢟' (I like to stroll in the park).