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啴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
啴chǎnmany; to pantx, 11 strokes, radical 口
啴tānmany; to pantx, 11 strokes, radical 口
chǎn(chan3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1many; to pant
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March 24, 2026

啴(嘽)chǎn(chan3)

The character 啴 (chǎn) generally conveys the idea of panting or gasping for breath, often associated with physical exertion or emotional stress. It can also refer to a state of being overwhelmed or having many things to deal with. This character is less common in everyday usage, often appearing in literary contexts or specific expressions.

Strokes11Radical口
Cultural Note

The concept of panting or gasping resonates with Chinese literary themes that often explore the emotional and physical states of characters during times of stress or struggle, reflecting the importance of resilience in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person running up a hill, gasping for air, with their chest heaving. The '口' (kǒu) radical represents the mouth, which is used for breathing, while '啴' suggests the sound of panting. Picture them exclaiming, 'I have so many things to do,' as they catch their breath, linking the character to both the act of panting and the idea of being overwhelmed.

Meanings of 啴

chǎn(chan3)
primary
1many; to pant
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About 啴

啴Simplified
嘽Traditional
11Strokes
口Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

啴 is often used in more formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 嘽 (tán), which can have different meanings. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it with the wrong tone may lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 啴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can deepen your knowledge of characters related to breathing and emotions. Students at this level should focus on tone distinctions and the context in which less common characters are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 啴 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'tan' instead of 'chǎn.' Additionally, they might confuse it with similar characters like 嘽, which has a different meaning altogether.

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Pronunciation of 啴

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Etymology of 啴

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)单
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Case file: 啴

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half单 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 啴

IDS Structure⿰口单
啴Full Character
=
口kou3
left
单dan1
right
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How to say many; to pant in Chinese

“many; to pant” in Chinese is啴chǎn

The character 啴 (chǎn) generally conveys the idea of panting or gasping for breath, often associated with physical exertion or emotional stress. It can also refer to a state of being overwhelmed or having many things to deal with. This character is less common in everyday usage, often appearing in literary contexts or specific expressions.

When to use 啴

啴 is often used in more formal or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 嘽 (tán), which can have different meanings. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it with the wrong tone may lead to confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 啴 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'tan' instead of 'chǎn.' Additionally, they might confuse it with similar characters like 嘽, which has a different meaning altogether.

Write 啴

啴

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Word Family of 啴

Words Containing This Character1
啴chǎngrand嘽
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 啴

The character 啴 is pronounced as chǎn, with a falling-rising tone. Practice this by emphasizing the tone while saying it.

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