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湣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
湣mǐnconfused, mixed; to pityzg, 12 strokes, radical 氵
湣mǐn(ancient character used in posthumous titles)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
湣mǐnold variant of 憫|悯[min3]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
mǐn(min3) T3
  1. 1confused, mixed; to pity
  2. 2(ancient character used in posthumous titles)
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March 24, 2026

湣mǐn(min3)

The character 湣 (mǐn) conveys a sense of confusion or being mixed up. It can also express pity, particularly in historical contexts where it may appear in posthumous titles. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, primarily seen in classical texts or specific formal situations.

Strokes12Radical氵
Cultural Note

The usage of 湣 in posthumous titles reflects the importance of honoring the deceased in Chinese culture. Such titles often convey the virtues or qualities of individuals, showcasing the cultural significance of legacy and remembrance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'mix' of water (the radical 水) and emotions, where 湣 looks like a wave of confusion washing over someone. The sound 'mǐn' can be remembered by picturing a person feeling mixed emotions, leading them to sigh and say 'minnnnnn' in despair.

Meanings of 湣

mǐn(min3)
1confused, mixed; to pity
2(ancient character used in posthumous titles)
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About 湣

湣Simplified
12Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 湣

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 湣 with its more commonly used variants, such as 憫 (mǐn), which means to pity. This character is mostly found in formal or literary contexts, so it’s not typically used in everyday conversation. Remember to use the correct tone, as the third tone can change the meaning significantly.

HSK Study Tips

While 湣 is not included in the HSK levels, it relates to the character 憫, which is essential for learners at HSK Level 4. Focus on the emotional meanings of both characters to enhance understanding of Chinese literature and historical texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 湣 with similar characters like 憫, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我对他感到湣' (I feel confused about him) should be corrected to '我对他感到憫' (I feel pity for him).

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Pronunciation of 湣

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Etymology of 湣

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)民
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Case file: 湣

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half民 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 湣?

Decomposition of 湣

IDS Structure⿰氵昬
湣Full Character
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氵shui3
left
昬hun1
right
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How to say confused, mixed; to pity in Chinese

“confused, mixed; to pity” in Chinese is湣mǐn

The character 湣 (mǐn) conveys a sense of confusion or being mixed up. It can also express pity, particularly in historical contexts where it may appear in posthumous titles. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, primarily seen in classical texts or specific formal situations.

When to use 湣

Be cautious not to confuse 湣 with its more commonly used variants, such as 憫 (mǐn), which means to pity. This character is mostly found in formal or literary contexts, so it’s not typically used in everyday conversation. Remember to use the correct tone, as the third tone can change the meaning significantly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 湣 with similar characters like 憫, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我对他感到湣' (I feel confused about him) should be corrected to '我对他感到憫' (I feel pity for him).

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湣

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Word Family of 湣

Words Containing This Character1
湣mǐnto pity
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Compound Meaning

What does 湣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 湣

湣 is mainly found in classical literature or historical texts, often in formal contexts.

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