rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw
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cuān(cuan1) T1
1rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw
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March 24, 2026
攛cuān(cuan1)
The character 攛 (cuān) conveys the idea of rushing or hurrying, often associated with stirring up or urging someone or something. It can also imply a sense of throwing or flinging, emphasizing a quick motion. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literary or formal contexts.
Strokes21Radical扌Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of stirring or urging is often linked to the preparation of food, especially in communal dining, where participation is encouraged. This reflects the importance of community and shared experiences in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person in a hurry, flinging their belongings into a bag while urging their friends to keep up. The character 攛 resembles a person throwing something with the left side (the radical for 'to move' or 'to go') representing motion, while the right side suggests action.
Meanings of 攛
cuān(cuan1)
1rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw
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攛Simplified
21Strokes
扌Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person in a hurry, flinging their belongings into a bag while urging their friends to keep up. The character 攛 resembles a person throwing something with the left side (the radical for 'to move' or 'to go') representing motion, while the right side suggests action.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 攛 with similar characters that denote different types of motion. It is used more in formal contexts, so be mindful of the setting when using it. Common collocations include 攛动 (cuān dòng, to stir up) or 攛起 (cuān qǐ, to fling up).
HSK Study Tips
While 攛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more complex texts. Focus on characters with similar meanings or radicals, as this will help reinforce your knowledge of motion-related vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of stirring or urging is often linked to the preparation of food, especially in communal dining, where participation is encouraged. This reflects the importance of community and shared experiences in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 攛 with 改 (gǎi, to change), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要去攛这个问题' (I want to rush this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我想要去解决这个问题' (I want to solve this problem).
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Cultural Notes for 攛
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In traditional Chinese culture, the act of stirring or urging is often linked to the preparation of food, especially in communal dining, where participation is encouraged. This reflects the importance of community and shared experiences in Chinese society.
Word Family of 攛
Words Containing This Character2
撺掇to urge sb on攛掇
撺cuānrush攛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 攛
While 攛 specifically indicates a hurried or flinging motion, other characters like 投 (tóu, to throw) may not carry the same sense of urgency.
It's more commonly found in written or formal contexts; in everyday speech, simpler verbs like 急 (jí, to hurry) might be preferable.
It is not commonly found in idioms but may appear in literary works conveying urgency or action.
