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March 24, 2026
輓wǎn(wan3)
The character 輓 (wǎn) primarily means to pull or to draw, often referring to the act of pulling back a bowstring or leading someone or something. It conveys a sense of tension or effort involved in the action of pulling, and is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant in specific contexts such as archery or metaphorically in leadership.
Strokes14Radical車Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese archery, the act of drawing the bow (引弓) is seen as a disciplined skill, often associated with patience and precision, which reflects values in Chinese martial arts and culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong archer named 'Wan' who pulls back his bowstring with great effort. The radical 辶 (meaning 'to walk' or 'to move') combined with the wheel component 车 suggests movement and action, linking to the idea of pulling or leading forward.
Meanings of 輓
wǎn(wan3)
1to pull, to lead; to pull back, to draw a bow
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輓Simplified
14Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a strong archer named 'Wan' who pulls back his bowstring with great effort. The radical 辶 (meaning 'to walk' or 'to move') combined with the wheel component 车 suggests movement and action, linking to the idea of pulling or leading forward.
Usage Notes
This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, which might lead to confusion about its practical application. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 玩 (wán, to play), as tone and context are critical. It's more common in literary or formal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Since 輓 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on understanding its components and usage in specific contexts. It can be beneficial to relate this character to other action verbs involving movement or tension, such as 拉 (lā, to pull) and 引 (yǐn, to lead or draw).
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese archery, the act of drawing the bow (引弓) is seen as a disciplined skill, often associated with patience and precision, which reflects values in Chinese martial arts and culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 輓 with similar sounding characters like 玩 (wán), leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 輓 in a casual context as if it means 'to play' is incorrect; it should be reserved for specific contexts involving pulling or drawing.
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Cultural Notes for 輓
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In traditional Chinese archery, the act of drawing the bow (引弓) is seen as a disciplined skill, often associated with patience and precision, which reflects values in Chinese martial arts and culture.
Word Family of 輓
Words Containing This Character15
挽救wǎnjiùto save
挽回wǎnhuíto retrieve
挽wǎnto pull
挽留to detain
力挽狂澜to pull strongly against a crazy tide (idiom); fig. to try hard to save a desperate crisis力挽狂瀾
无可挽回irrevocable無可挽回
挽联elegiac couplet輓聯
挽歌a dirge
挽具harness
挽幛large elegiac scroll
挽词an elegy挽詞
挽诗elegy輓詩
挽力pulling power (of draft animals)
挽额elegiac tablet挽額
挽辞an elegy挽辭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 輓
It primarily refers to pulling or drawing, often in a physical sense, like pulling back a bowstring.
No, it is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Think of an archer named 'Wan' who draws his bow, linking the action to the sound.