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遄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
遄chuánto hurry; to go to and frog, 12 strokes, radical 辶
chuán(chuan2) T2
  1. 1to hurry; to go to and fro
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March 24, 2026

遄chuán(chuan2)

The character 遄 (chuán) means to hurry or to go to and fro. It is often used in contexts where speed or rapid movement is emphasized, such as in travel or in completing tasks quickly. This character may not be commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or historical texts.

Strokes12Radical辶
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese literature, the concept of hurrying or moving quickly often reflects the urgency of life and the importance of timely action, which can be seen in poetry and historical texts emphasizing efficiency.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person hurrying along a path (the radical '辶' represents movement) while carrying two bags (the '𠂤' component suggests the idea of going back and forth). Visualizing this person rushing back and forth will help you remember 'chuán' as both movement and haste.

Meanings of 遄

chuán(chuan2)
1to hurry; to go to and fro
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About 遄

遄Simplified
12Strokes
辶Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 遄

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 遄 (chuán) with other similar-sounding words. It is more formal and not commonly used in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to hurried movements or actions, such as '急遄' (hurry up).

HSK Study Tips

Although 遄 is not an HSK level word, it relates to other movement-related vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding the context in which this character might appear, especially in literary works, to enhance their grasp of nuanced language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 遄 (chuán) with similar-sounding words like 传 (chuán), which means to transmit. For example, saying '我想传得快' (I want to transmit quickly) should be corrected to '我想遄得快' (I want to hurry).

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Etymology of 遄

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

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)耑
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Case file: 遄

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half耑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 遄?

Decomposition of 遄

IDS Structure⿺辶耑
遄Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
耑duan1
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 遄?

How to say to hurry; to go to and fro in Chinese

“to hurry; to go to and fro” in Chinese is遄chuán

The character 遄 (chuán) means to hurry or to go to and fro. It is often used in contexts where speed or rapid movement is emphasized, such as in travel or in completing tasks quickly. This character may not be commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or historical texts.

When to use 遄

Be careful not to confuse 遄 (chuán) with other similar-sounding words. It is more formal and not commonly used in casual conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to hurried movements or actions, such as '急遄' (hurry up).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 遄 (chuán) with similar-sounding words like 传 (chuán), which means to transmit. For example, saying '我想传得快' (I want to transmit quickly) should be corrected to '我想遄得快' (I want to hurry).

Write 遄

遄

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Word Family of 遄

Words Containing This Character1
遄chuánto hurry
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 遄

No, 遄 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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