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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
産chǎnto give birthzg, 11 strokes, radical 生
産chǎnJapanese variant of 產|产unknown, 11 strokes, radical 生
chǎn(chan3)chan T3
  1. 1to give birth
  2. 2Japanese variant of 產|产
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March 24, 2026

産chǎn(chan3)

The character 産 (chǎn) primarily means 'to give birth' or 'to produce.' It is often used in contexts related to childbirth, production, or the creation of products. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, where 产 (chǎn) is more prevalent.

Strokes11Radical生
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of childbirth is highly valued, often associated with family lineage and continuation. The significance of giving birth is reflected in various customs and celebrations surrounding childbirth.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'chant' (chǎn) echoing through a birthing room as a mother gives birth. The character's structure resembles a womb with a baby inside, emphasizing the act of giving birth.

Meanings of 産

chǎn(chan3)
1to give birth
2Japanese variant of 產|产
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About 産

産Simplified
11Strokes
生Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 産 is similar to 产, it is rarely used in everyday Mandarin. Learners should be cautious not to confuse 産 with its more commonly used counterpart 产, particularly in written contexts. It is generally more formal and may appear in historical texts or specific contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 産 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can deepen your knowledge of related terms like 产 (chǎn) and 生产 (shēngchǎn, to produce). Focus on recognizing the differences between 産 and 产, especially in written forms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 産 with 产 due to their similar meanings. For example, using 産 in a modern context may lead to awkward phrasing; instead, use 产 when talking about birth or production.

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Etymology of 産

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

birth

Semantic (meaning)生
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Phonetic (sound)产
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Origin

産 = 生 + 产. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 産

IDS Structure⿸产生
産Full character
=
产chan3
enclosing
生sheng1
inner
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Parts

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How to say to give birth in Chinese

“to give birth” in Chinese is産chǎn

The character 産 (chǎn) primarily means 'to give birth' or 'to produce.' It is often used in contexts related to childbirth, production, or the creation of products. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin, where 产 (chǎn) is more prevalent.

When to use 産

While 産 is similar to 产, it is rarely used in everyday Mandarin. Learners should be cautious not to confuse 産 with its more commonly used counterpart 产, particularly in written contexts. It is generally more formal and may appear in historical texts or specific contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 産 with 产 due to their similar meanings. For example, using 産 in a modern context may lead to awkward phrasing; instead, use 产 when talking about birth or production.

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Word Family of 産

Words containing this character1
産chǎnJapanese variant of 產|产

Frequently asked questions about 産

産 is an older character meaning 'to give birth,' while 产 is the modern variant used in contemporary Mandarin.

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