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䠀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
䠀chǎngto meditate; to sit cross-leggedx, 15 strokes, radical 足
䠀chǎngto squatunknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
䠀chǎngto situnknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
䠀tāngto meditate; to sit cross-leggedx, 15 strokes, radical 足
䠀tāngto squatunknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
䠀tāngto situnknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
tāng(tang1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1to meditate; to sit cross-legged
  2. 2to squat
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March 24, 2026

䠀tāng(tang1)

The character 䠀 (tāng) conveys the idea of sitting, particularly in a meditative or cross-legged position. It is commonly used in contexts related to meditation, relaxation, or traditional practices that involve sitting quietly and reflecting.

Strokes15Radical足
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, meditation is often tied to Buddhism and Daoism, where sitting in a cross-legged position is a common practice for achieving inner peace and enlightenment. The practice of meditation is deeply embedded in traditional Chinese philosophy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise monk sitting cross-legged on the ground, deep in meditation. The character 䠀 resembles a person sitting down, with the upper part representing the head and the lower part indicating the legs folded in a relaxed position, which can help you remember 'tāng' as 'to sit' or 'to meditate.'

Meanings of 䠀

tāng(tang1)
primary
1to meditate; to sit cross-legged
2to squat
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About 䠀

䠀Simplified
15Strokes
足Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 䠀, as it is primarily associated with meditation and calmness. It is not typically used in casual or everyday conversations about sitting. Additionally, be cautious of its pronunciation; ensure you use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 䠀 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with HSK Level 3 and 4 words like 坐 (zuò), meaning 'to sit,' and 静 (jìng), meaning 'quiet' or 'calm.' Students should focus on the context of meditation and mindfulness practices, as well as the associated vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 䠀 with 坐 (zuò), leading to incorrect usage in casual contexts. Remember, 䠀 specifically refers to meditation or a formal sitting posture, while 坐 is the general term for sitting.

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Etymology of 䠀

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

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Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)尚
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Case file: 䠀

Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfoot
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 䠀

IDS Structure⿰足尚
䠀Full Character
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足ju4
left
尚Shang4
right
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How to say to meditate; to sit cross-legged in Chinese

“to meditate; to sit cross-legged” in Chinese is䠀chǎng

The character 䠀 (tāng) conveys the idea of sitting, particularly in a meditative or cross-legged position. It is commonly used in contexts related to meditation, relaxation, or traditional practices that involve sitting quietly and reflecting.

When to use 䠀

Be mindful of the context in which you use 䠀, as it is primarily associated with meditation and calmness. It is not typically used in casual or everyday conversations about sitting. Additionally, be cautious of its pronunciation; ensure you use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 䠀 with 坐 (zuò), leading to incorrect usage in casual contexts. Remember, 䠀 specifically refers to meditation or a formal sitting posture, while 坐 is the general term for sitting.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 䠀

The correct pronunciation is 'tāng,' with a high-level tone.

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