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遑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
遑huángleisurely; hurried, anxiouszg, 12 strokes, radical 辶
遑huángleisureunknown, 12 strokes, radical 辶
huáng(huang2) T2
  1. 1leisurely; hurried, anxious
  2. 2leisure
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March 24, 2026

遑huáng(huang2)

The character 遑 (huáng) conveys a sense of leisure or being unhurried. It is often used to describe a relaxed state or the absence of urgency, but can also imply a sense of anxiety when the leisure time is fleeting. This duality in meaning makes it applicable in contexts discussing both leisure activities and the pressures of time.

Strokes12Radical辶
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of leisure is often intertwined with traditional practices such as tea ceremonies and tai chi, reflecting a deep appreciation for a balanced life. The notion of taking time to relax is seen as essential for mental well-being.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person sitting under a tree during a warm afternoon, enjoying leisure time, but suddenly they glance at their watch and feel a pang of anxiety about an upcoming appointment. The character 遑 has the '走' (zǒu) radical, which means 'to walk,' suggesting movement from leisure to urgency.

Meanings of 遑

huáng(huang2)
1leisurely; hurried, anxious
2leisure
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About 遑

遑Simplified
12Strokes
辶Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 遑 with similar-sounding characters like 忙 (máng), which means 'busy.' It's important to note that 遑 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it may appear more in literary texts. Watch out for tone mistakes, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 遑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it is beneficial to relate it to words like 闲 (xián), meaning 'leisure,' which is frequently seen in HSK levels 3 and 4. Focus on the nuances of time and leisure to deepen your understanding of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mistakenly use 遑 to mean 'busy,' which is incorrect. Instead, they should use 忙 (máng) for that context.

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Pronunciation of 遑

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Etymology of 遑

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

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 皇 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)皇
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Case file: 遑

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 皇 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half皇 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 遑?

Decomposition of 遑

IDS Structure⿺辶皇
遑Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
皇Huang2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 遑?

How to say leisurely; hurried, anxious in Chinese

“leisurely; hurried, anxious” in Chinese is遑huáng

The character 遑 (huáng) conveys a sense of leisure or being unhurried. It is often used to describe a relaxed state or the absence of urgency, but can also imply a sense of anxiety when the leisure time is fleeting. This duality in meaning makes it applicable in contexts discussing both leisure activities and the pressures of time.

When to use 遑

Learners often confuse 遑 with similar-sounding characters like 忙 (máng), which means 'busy.' It's important to note that 遑 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it may appear more in literary texts. Watch out for tone mistakes, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes mistakenly use 遑 to mean 'busy,' which is incorrect. Instead, they should use 忙 (máng) for that context.

Write 遑

遑

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Word Family of 遑

Words Containing This Character1
遑huángleisure
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Compound Meaning

What does 遑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 遑

No, 遑 is more frequently found in literary texts or formal writing rather than in everyday speech.

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