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窨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
窨xūncellar, storeroomv, 14 strokes, radical 穴, rank #59624, Very Hard
窨xūnto scent tea with flowersunknown, 14 strokes, radical 穴, rank #59624, Very Hard
窨yìncellar, storeroomv, 14 strokes, radical 穴, rank #59624, Very Hard
窨yìnto scent tea with flowersunknown, 14 strokes, radical 穴, rank #59624, Very Hard
xūn(xun1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1cellar, storeroom
  2. 2to scent tea with flowers
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March 24, 2026

窨xūn(xun1)

The character 窨 (xūn) primarily refers to a cellar or storeroom, often used in the context of storing agricultural products or food items. It can also describe the process of scenting tea with flowers, showcasing its versatility in both storage and culinary practices.

Strokes14Radical穴Frequency#59624DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese tea culture, the process of scenting tea with flowers is a valued art, and the use of storage spaces like cellars is crucial for preserving high-quality tea leaves. This reflects the importance of both flavor and preservation in Chinese culinary practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'cellar' (窨) filled with fragrant flowers where tea is stored. The roof (窨) of the cellar is like the aroma wafting through, linking the character's form to its meaning. Visualize the scent of the flowers enhancing the tea, connecting the pronunciation 'xūn' with 'scent'.

Meanings of 窨

xūn(xun1)
primary
1cellar, storeroom
2to scent tea with flowers
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About 窨

窨Simplified
14Strokes
穴Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 窨

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 窨 with similar-sounding characters like 熏 (xūn) which also relates to scenting but has a different context. This word is relatively formal and may not be used in everyday conversation, focusing instead on specific culinary or agricultural discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Since 窨 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related words like 熏 and 窖 (jiào), which also deal with storage and scenting. Understanding the context of these words can help build a stronger vocabulary around food and storage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 窨 with 熏 due to their similar pronunciations; for example, using '熏' when referring to a cellar instead of '窨' is incorrect. Remember that 窨 specifically denotes storage, whereas 熏 relates to the process of scenting.

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Etymology of 窨

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

cave

Semantic (meaning)穴
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Phonetic (sound)音
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Case file: 窨

  1. 1The meaning half穴 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half音 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycave
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 窨?

Decomposition of 窨

IDS Structure⿱穴音
窨Full Character
=
穴xue2
top
音yin1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 窨?

How to say cellar, storeroom in Chinese

“cellar, storeroom” in Chinese is窨xūn

The character 窨 (xūn) primarily refers to a cellar or storeroom, often used in the context of storing agricultural products or food items. It can also describe the process of scenting tea with flowers, showcasing its versatility in both storage and culinary practices.

When to use 窨

Be careful not to confuse 窨 with similar-sounding characters like 熏 (xūn) which also relates to scenting but has a different context. This word is relatively formal and may not be used in everyday conversation, focusing instead on specific culinary or agricultural discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 窨 with 熏 due to their similar pronunciations; for example, using '熏' when referring to a cellar instead of '窨' is incorrect. Remember that 窨 specifically denotes storage, whereas 熏 relates to the process of scenting.

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窨

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Word Family of 窨

Words Containing This Character2
窨xūnwarm
地窨子cellar
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Compound Meaning

What does 窨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 窨

No, 窨 is more specialized and is typically used in contexts related to food storage or tea preparation.

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