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恽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
yùnto devise, to plan; to deliberate, to consultnr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, Very Hard
yùnsurname Yununknown, 9 strokes, radical 忄, Very Hard
yùn(Yun4) T4
  1. 1to devise, to plan; to deliberate, to consult
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March 24, 2026

(惲)yùn(Yun4)

The character 恽 (yùn) primarily means to devise or plan, often in the context of making thoughtful decisions or consulting with others. It can also refer to deliberation or consultation, implying a careful consideration process. Additionally, it serves as a surname in Chinese culture.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The character 恽 connects to the importance of careful planning and consultation in Chinese culture, often reflected in traditional decision-making processes where consensus is valued.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise old man (the radical 心, meaning 'heart' or 'mind') sitting under a tree, devising a master plan. The 'yun' sound can be remembered by thinking of him saying 'Yun, let's deliberate together!'

Meanings of 恽

yùn(Yun4)
1to devise, to plan; to deliberate, to consult
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About 恽

Simplified
Traditional
9Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 恽

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wise old man (the radical 心, meaning 'heart' or 'mind') sitting under a tree, devising a master plan. The 'yun' sound can be remembered by thinking of him saying 'Yun, let's deliberate together!'

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 恽 with similar characters due to its uncommon usage. It is more formal and is generally used in literary or academic contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with tone; the third tone (yùn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 恽 is not commonly included in HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to the themes of planning and deliberation found in higher-level characters. Students should focus on using it in context and understanding its connections to discussions about strategy or decision-making.

Cultural Note

The character 恽 connects to the importance of careful planning and consultation in Chinese culture, often reflected in traditional decision-making processes where consensus is valued.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 恽 in informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice. For example, using it in a casual chat about weekend plans could sound overly formal; instead, use simpler words like 计划 (jìhuà).

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Etymology of 恽

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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To plan 忄 for a battle 军; 军 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 恽?

Decomposition of 恽

IDS Structure⿰忄军
Full Character
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xin1
left
jun1
right
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Cultural Notes for 恽

🏮Cultural insight

The character 恽 connects to the importance of careful planning and consultation in Chinese culture, often reflected in traditional decision-making processes where consensus is valued.

Word Family of 恽

Words Containing This Character1
yùnsurname Yun
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Compound Meaning

What does 恽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 恽

恽 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more frequently found in literary texts or discussions about planning.