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March 24, 2026
匀(勻)yún(yun2)
The character 匀 (yún) primarily means 'even' or 'uniform,' often used in contexts where something needs to be distributed evenly or shared equally. It can describe physical attributes like color or texture, as well as abstract concepts like fairness in distribution.
Strokes4Radical勹Frequency#29331DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of fairness and equal distribution is deeply valued, particularly in social interactions and community living. The idea of 匀 reflects the emphasis on harmony and balance in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a perfectly balanced scale, where everything is evenly distributed. The character 匀 resembles a balanced scale (the box shape) and the wave on top suggests smoothness and uniformity—think of a calm, even surface of water.
Meanings of 匀
yún(yun2)
1even
2well-distributed
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About 匀
匀Simplified
勻Traditional
4Strokes
勹Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#29331Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
均 (jūn) - use 匀 (yún) when emphasizing the action of making something even or uniform, while 均 (jūn) often refers to equality or uniformity in a more static sense.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 匀 with similar-sounding words; pay attention to the context in which it's used, as it is more formal than its synonyms. Common collocations include 匀速 (uniform speed) and 分匀 (distribute evenly). Remember that it operates in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
While not listed in the HSK levels, 匀 is useful for learners at the HSK 3 level and beyond when discussing distribution and equality. Focus on practicing its usage in sentences that involve sharing or comparing quantities.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 匀 incorrectly with quantities that cannot be evenly distributed. For example, saying '我匀了三块蛋糕' (I evened out three pieces of cake) should be corrected to '我分了三块蛋糕' (I divided three pieces of cake).
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Pronunciation of 匀
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Simplified form of 勻. Depicts two even parallel lines (二). The 勹 sound component is a pictograph of an earthworm, now written as 螾.
1The giveawayUsing a spoon 勹 to measure out two equal parts 冫
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 匀?
Decomposition of 匀
IDS Structure⿻勹冫
匀Full Character
=
勹bao1
outer
冫bing1
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 匀?
How to say even in Chinese
“even” in Chinese is匀yún
The character 匀 (yún) primarily means 'even' or 'uniform,' often used in contexts where something needs to be distributed evenly or shared equally. It can describe physical attributes like color or texture, as well as abstract concepts like fairness in distribution.
When to use 匀
Learners often confuse 匀 with similar-sounding words; pay attention to the context in which it's used, as it is more formal than its synonyms. Common collocations include 匀速 (uniform speed) and 分匀 (distribute evenly). Remember that it operates in both formal and informal contexts.
匀 or something close to it
均 (jūn) - use 匀 (yún) when emphasizing the action of making something even or uniform, while 均 (jūn) often refers to equality or uniformity in a more static sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes use 匀 incorrectly with quantities that cannot be evenly distributed. For example, saying '我匀了三块蛋糕' (I evened out three pieces of cake) should be corrected to '我分了三块蛋糕' (I divided three pieces of cake).
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Grammar Patterns of 匀
匀 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
将胭脂调____涂在你脸颊红润的地方。
Dust and blend blusher on the apples of your cheeks.
Example Sentences for 匀 (10)
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1
将胭脂调匀涂在你脸颊红润的地方。
jiāng yān zhī tiáo yún tú zài nǐ liǎn jiá hóng rùn de dì fāng。
Dust and blend blusher on the apples of your cheeks.
2
他大概7岁，骨架像他妈妈一样娇小均匀。
tā dà gài7 7， suì ， gǔ jià xiàng tā mā mā yī yàng jiāo xiǎo。
He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.
