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

暋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.

Strokes13Radical日
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

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

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AI Study Notes for 暋

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.

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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Case file: 暋

  1. 1The giveawayStrong 敃 sunlight 日; 敃 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 暋?

Decomposition of 暋

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

Which of these is a component of 暋?

How to say tough, strong, robust in Chinese

“tough, strong, robust” in Chinese is暋mín

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.

When to use 暋

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

Write 暋

暋

Practice writing 暋 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 暋

Words Containing This Character1
暋mínunhappy
Exercise 1 of 1

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.

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