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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
疃tuǎnhamlet; area near a cityg, 17 strokes, radical 田
疃tuǎnvillageunknown, 17 strokes, radical 田
疃tuǎnanimal trackunknown, 17 strokes, radical 田
tuǎn(tuan3)tuan T3
  1. 1hamlet; area near a city
  2. 2village
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March 24, 2026

疃tuǎn(tuan3)

The character 疃 (tuǎn) refers to a small village or hamlet, typically located near a city. It can also imply a rural area where animals may roam, highlighting the connection between settlements and nature. This word is used in contexts discussing geography, rural life, and settlement patterns.

Strokes17Radical田
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of a 疃 reflects the importance of community and traditional lifestyles that are often contrasted with modern urban living. Many Chinese people have roots in these small villages, which hold historical significance.

Memory tip

Imagine a small hamlet surrounded by animal tracks. The character 疃 combines the radical 疒 (sickness) with a phonetic component that sounds like 'tuan', evoking the imagery of a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other, hence the 'sickness' of isolation is eased by connection.

Meanings of 疃

tuǎn(tuan3)
1hamlet; area near a city
2village
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疃Simplified
17Strokes
田Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 疃 with similar-sounding words, like 圆 (yuán), which means 'round' or 'circle'. This character is more informal and often used in rural contexts rather than formal discussions or writing. Be cautious with the tone; the third tone (tuǎn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 疃 is not an HSK level word, it connects to other vocabulary related to geography and rural life, such as 村 (cūn, village) and 城市 (chéngshì, city). Students should focus on the context of rural versus urban discussions to enhance their understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 疃 to refer to larger urban areas, which is incorrect. Instead, use 村 or 城市 for those contexts. Also, some might confuse the pronunciation 'tuán' with 'tuǎn'; ensure the third tone is used correctly.

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Etymology of 疃

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

Semantic (meaning)田
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Phonetic (sound)童
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Origin

疃 = 田 + 童. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 疃

IDS Structure⿰田童
疃Full character
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田Tian2
left
童Tong2
right
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How to say hamlet; area near a city in Chinese

“hamlet; area near a city” in Chinese is疃tuǎn

The character 疃 (tuǎn) refers to a small village or hamlet, typically located near a city. It can also imply a rural area where animals may roam, highlighting the connection between settlements and nature. This word is used in contexts discussing geography, rural life, and settlement patterns.

When to use 疃

Learners often confuse 疃 with similar-sounding words, like 圆 (yuán), which means 'round' or 'circle'. This character is more informal and often used in rural contexts rather than formal discussions or writing. Be cautious with the tone; the third tone (tuǎn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion with other meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 疃 to refer to larger urban areas, which is incorrect. Instead, use 村 or 城市 for those contexts. Also, some might confuse the pronunciation 'tuán' with 'tuǎn'; ensure the third tone is used correctly.

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Word Family of 疃

Words containing this character1
疃tuǎnvillage

Frequently asked questions about 疃

疃 refers specifically to a hamlet or small settlement, while 村 generally means 'village' and can imply a larger community.

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