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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
塕wěngairborne dustx, 13 strokes, radical 土
塕wěngflying dust (dialect)unknown, 13 strokes, radical 土
塕wěngdustunknown, 13 strokes, radical 土
wěng(weng3)weng T3
  1. 1airborne dust
  2. 2flying dust (dialect)
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March 24, 2026

塕wěng(weng3)

The character 塕 (wěng) refers to airborne or flying dust, often used in dialects to describe dust particles that are lifted into the air. It conveys a sense of movement and lightness associated with dust, which can be commonly found in various environments, especially in rural or dry areas.

Strokes13Radical土
Cultural note

In Chinese rural culture, the presence of dust can be significant, especially during harvest seasons when fields are disturbed. This character connects to the everyday experiences of farmers who often deal with airborne dust.

Memory tip

Imagine a whirlwind of dust swirling in the air, the sound 'wěng' resembling the whirling wind. The character 塕 has a component that resembles an open space where dust can freely fly around, making it easier to visualize the concept of airborne dust.

Meanings of 塕

wěng(weng3)
1airborne dust
2flying dust (dialect)
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About 塕

塕Simplified
13Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is more commonly used in specific dialects rather than standard Mandarin, so it may not be understood by all speakers. Learners should be cautious when using it in formal contexts, as it may sound too colloquial or regional.

HSK Study Tips

Although 塕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of regional dialects. Focus on recognizing the character's components and associating it with related words about dust and air.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 塕 with similar-sounding characters that refer to other types of dust or dirt. For instance, using 塕 when they mean 灰 (huī) for ash or soot is incorrect; make sure to use the correct context for airborne dust.

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Etymology of 塕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)翁
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Origin

塕 = 土 + 翁. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 塕

IDS Structure⿰土翁
塕Full character
=
土Tu3
left
翁Weng1
right
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How to say airborne dust in Chinese

“airborne dust” in Chinese is塕wěng

The character 塕 (wěng) refers to airborne or flying dust, often used in dialects to describe dust particles that are lifted into the air. It conveys a sense of movement and lightness associated with dust, which can be commonly found in various environments, especially in rural or dry areas.

When to use 塕

This term is more commonly used in specific dialects rather than standard Mandarin, so it may not be understood by all speakers. Learners should be cautious when using it in formal contexts, as it may sound too colloquial or regional.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 塕 with similar-sounding characters that refer to other types of dust or dirt. For instance, using 塕 when they mean 灰 (huī) for ash or soot is incorrect; make sure to use the correct context for airborne dust.

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No, 塕 is primarily a dialect term and may not be recognized in standard Mandarin.

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