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躚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
xiānto walk about; to revolve; to dancex, 21 strokes, radical 足, Very Hard
xiān(xian1) T1
  1. 1to walk about; to revolve; to dance
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March 24, 2026
xiān(xian1)

The character 躚 (xiān) describes the action of walking about or moving in a lively manner, often associated with dancing or revolving movements. It conveys a sense of lightness and freedom in motion, commonly used in contexts involving lively activities or celebrations.

Strokes21RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, dance is often associated with celebration and festivals, making 躚 relevant during events like the Chinese New Year, where lively dancing is a common sight.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dancer twirling gracefully, their feet barely touching the ground, embodying lightness and joy. The character 躚 resembles a person in motion, with the radical '足' (foot) indicating movement. Picture them dancing on their '足' as they 'xiān' (旋) spin around.

Meanings of 躚

xiān(xian1)
1to walk about; to revolve; to dance
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About 躚

Simplified
21Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 躚

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a dancer twirling gracefully, their feet barely touching the ground, embodying lightness and joy. The character 躚 resembles a person in motion, with the radical '足' (foot) indicating movement. Picture them dancing on their '足' as they 'xiān' (旋) spin around.

Usage Notes

While 躚 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it can often appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be careful with the pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in more formal or artistic expressions.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so learners at this level should focus on basic verbs of movement, like 走 (zǒu - to walk) and 跑 (pǎo - to run). Understanding the concept of movement can help contextualize 躚.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, dance is often associated with celebration and festivals, making 躚 relevant during events like the Chinese New Year, where lively dancing is a common sight.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 躚 with similar characters like 跳 (tiào - to jump) due to the movement theme. It's important to remember that 躚 emphasizes a more graceful, flowing action rather than just jumping.

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Pronunciation of 躚

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Etymology of 躚

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

foot

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 躚?

Decomposition of 躚

IDS Structure⿰足遷
Full Character
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ju4
left
qian1
right
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Cultural Notes for 躚

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, dance is often associated with celebration and festivals, making 躚 relevant during events like the Chinese New Year, where lively dancing is a common sight.

Word Family of 躚

Words Containing This Character2
xiānto walk around
翩跹spry and lively (of dancing and movements)翩躚
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 躚

It primarily describes lively movement or dancing, often used in literary contexts.