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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畈fànfield; farmq, 9 strokes, radical 田
fàn(fan4)fan T4
  1. 1field; farm
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March 24, 2026

畈fàn(fan4)

The character 畈 (fàn) refers to a field or farm, particularly relating to agriculture. It is often used in contexts discussing land used for cultivation or farming activities, emphasizing the agricultural aspect of the land.

Strokes9Radical田
Cultural note

Agriculture is a vital part of Chinese culture and history, with many traditional practices rooted in farming. The character 畈 reflects the importance of fields in sustaining community and family life throughout Chinese history.

Memory tip

Imagine a vast field where farmers grow their crops. The character 畈 has a 'field' (田) at the bottom, which represents farmland, and the top part resembles a roof over the field, suggesting cultivation. Remember 'fàn' as you visualize a farm under a protective canopy.

Meanings of 畈

fàn(fan4)
1field; farm
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About 畈

畈Simplified
9Strokes
田Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 畈 with similar characters that have different meanings, like 场 (chǎng), which means 'field' in a more general or non-agricultural sense. This character is typically used in more formal contexts relating to agriculture.

HSK Study Tips

Although 畈 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it shares a thematic connection with agricultural terms that might come up in advanced studies. Focus on understanding its usage in agricultural contexts and how it relates to other farming-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 畈 with other field-related characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 田 (tián) can result in saying '田是我的家' (tián shì wǒ de jiā, 'The field is my home'), instead of '畈是我的家' (fàn shì wǒ de jiā) when referring specifically to an agricultural field.

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Etymology of 畈

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

Semantic (meaning)田
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Phonetic (sound)反
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Origin

畈 = 田 + 反. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 畈

IDS Structure⿰田反
畈Full character
=
田Tian2
left
反fan3
right
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Parts

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How to say field; farm in Chinese

“field; farm” in Chinese is畈fàn

The character 畈 (fàn) refers to a field or farm, particularly relating to agriculture. It is often used in contexts discussing land used for cultivation or farming activities, emphasizing the agricultural aspect of the land.

When to use 畈

Be careful not to confuse 畈 with similar characters that have different meanings, like 场 (chǎng), which means 'field' in a more general or non-agricultural sense. This character is typically used in more formal contexts relating to agriculture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 畈 with other field-related characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 田 (tián) can result in saying '田是我的家' (tián shì wǒ de jiā, 'The field is my home'), instead of '畈是我的家' (fàn shì wǒ de jiā) when referring specifically to an agricultural field.

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Word Family of 畈

Words containing this character1
畈fànfield

Frequently asked questions about 畈

It is pronounced as 'fàn'.

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