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暋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
míntough, strong, robustzg, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mínunhappyunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mínworriedunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mínvigorousunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
míndepressedunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mǐntough, strong, robustzg, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mǐnunhappyunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mǐnworriedunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mǐnvigorousunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mǐndepressedunknown, 13 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
mín(min2)
primary
T2
  1. 1tough, strong, robust
  2. 2unhappy
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March 24, 2026
mín(min2)

The character 暋 (mín) conveys meanings of toughness and strength, often in both physical and emotional contexts. It can also express feelings of unhappiness or worry, reflecting a complex emotional state. This character is less commonly used but highlights resilience and vigor in challenging situations.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being tough (坚韧) is highly valued, especially in the face of adversity. The character 暋 can represent the emotional resilience expected in various life challenges, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for perseverance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong warrior (the character's component) standing tall under a blazing sun (the radical 暖), symbolizing strength and resilience. The pronunciation 'mín' sounds like 'mean,' which you can associate with someone who appears tough but may also be dealing with inner worries.

Meanings of 暋

mín(min2)
primary
1tough, strong, robust
2unhappy
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About 暋

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 暋

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a strong warrior (the character's component) standing tall under a blazing sun (the radical 暖), symbolizing strength and resilience. The pronunciation 'mín' sounds like 'mean,' which you can associate with someone who appears tough but may also be dealing with inner worries.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 暋 with similar characters that convey strength or emotions, such as 强 (qiáng) or 忧 (yōu). It's important to use 暋 in contexts that emphasize both physical toughness and emotional struggles. Be mindful of the tone, as it can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

While 暋 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it connects to words about strength and emotional resilience that are common in intermediate Chinese. Focus on understanding the nuanced emotional meanings and practice using it in context with related vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being tough (坚韧) is highly valued, especially in the face of adversity. The character 暋 can represent the emotional resilience expected in various life challenges, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for perseverance.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 暋 interchangeably with 强 (qiáng), which strictly means 'strong' without emotional connotations. Always remember to consider the emotional aspect of 暋 when using it.

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Pronunciation of 暋

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Etymology of 暋

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Strong 敃 sunlight 日; 敃 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 暋?

Decomposition of 暋

IDS Structure⿱敃日
Full Character
=
min3
top
Ri4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 暋?

Write 暋

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Cultural Notes for 暋

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of being tough (坚韧) is highly valued, especially in the face of adversity. The character 暋 can represent the emotional resilience expected in various life challenges, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for perseverance.

Word Family of 暋

Words Containing This Character1
mínunhappy
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Compound Meaning

What does 暋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 暋

Synonyms include 强 (qiáng) for strong and 忧 (yōu) for worry, but each carries its own unique nuance.