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辁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辁quánlimited (in talent or ability); a solid wheel without spokesx, 10 strokes, radical 车
辁quánlimited (of talent or ability)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 车
辁quán(archaic) solid wheel (without spokes)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 车
quán(quan2)quan T2
  1. 1limited (in talent or ability); a solid wheel without spokes
  2. 2limited (of talent or ability)
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March 24, 2026

辁(輇)quán(quan2)

The character 辁 (quán) refers to something that is limited or restricted, particularly in terms of talent or ability. It can also describe a solid wheel without spokes, symbolizing a lack of complexity or versatility. This character is not commonly used in contemporary Mandarin, but it may appear in specialized or historical contexts.

Strokes10Radical车
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese culture, wheels without spokes were often used in metaphorical expressions to signify limitations in progress or capability. This reflects a broader theme in Chinese philosophy regarding the balance of simplicity and complexity.

Memory tip

Imagine a wheel that is solid and without spokes, representing limitations in movement and function. The character 辁 resembles a wheel's structure, with the 'wheel' part (辁) symbolizing the idea of being limited, just like a wheel lacking spokes cannot roll freely.

Meanings of 辁

quán(quan2)
1limited (in talent or ability); a solid wheel without spokes
2limited (of talent or ability)
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About 辁

辁Simplified
輇Traditional
10Strokes
车Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Due to its archaic nature, 辁 may not be well understood by contemporary speakers. Be cautious about using it in everyday conversation, as it may come off as overly formal or literary. Common phrases or collocations with this character are rare, so it's essential to ensure context is clear when using it.

HSK Study Tips

Although 辁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance your grasp of more advanced readings and historical texts. Focus on recognizing its structure and meaning as you progress through HSK levels, especially in literature or certain idiomatic expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辁 with more commonly used characters that express limitation, such as 限 (xiàn). For example, saying '我的才能是辁' (wǒ de cáinéng shì quán) instead of '我的才能是有限' (wǒ de cáinéng shì yǒuxiàn) can lead to misunderstanding, as 辁 is rarely used.

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Etymology of 辁

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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A complete 全 wheel 车; 全 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 辁

IDS Structure⿰车全
辁Full character
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车Che1
left
全Quan2
right
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How to say limited (in talent or ability); a solid wheel without spokes in Chinese

“limited (in talent or ability); a solid wheel without spokes” in Chinese is辁quán

The character 辁 (quán) refers to something that is limited or restricted, particularly in terms of talent or ability. It can also describe a solid wheel without spokes, symbolizing a lack of complexity or versatility. This character is not commonly used in contemporary Mandarin, but it may appear in specialized or historical contexts.

When to use 辁

Due to its archaic nature, 辁 may not be well understood by contemporary speakers. Be cautious about using it in everyday conversation, as it may come off as overly formal or literary. Common phrases or collocations with this character are rare, so it's essential to ensure context is clear when using it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辁 with more commonly used characters that express limitation, such as 限 (xiàn). For example, saying '我的才能是辁' (wǒ de cáinéng shì quán) instead of '我的才能是有限' (wǒ de cáinéng shì yǒuxiàn) can lead to misunderstanding, as 辁 is rarely used.

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Word Family of 辁

Words containing this character1
辁quánlimited (of talent or ability)輇

Frequently asked questions about 辁

No, 辁 is considered an archaic character and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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