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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郇xúnan ancient feudal state in Shaanxi provincenr, 8 strokes, radical 阝, rank #35660, Very Hard
郇xúnname of a feudal stateunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝, rank #35660, Very Hard
郇huánan ancient feudal state in Shaanxi provincenr, 8 strokes, radical 阝, rank #35660, Very Hard
郇huánname of a feudal stateunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝, rank #35660, Very Hard
huán(huan2)huan
primary
T2
  1. 1an ancient feudal state in Shaanxi province
  2. 2name of a feudal state
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March 24, 2026

郇huán(huan2)

The character 郇 (huán) refers to an ancient feudal state that existed in what is now Shaanxi province. It is primarily used in historical contexts and may appear in literature or discussions about ancient Chinese history, especially when referring to the political divisions of the time.

Strokes8Radical阝Frequency#35660DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

郇 is significant in the context of the Warring States period, reflecting the fragmented political landscape of ancient China, where numerous feudal states vied for power and territory.

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Imagine the shape of the character 郇 with its enclosing radical, resembling a map of an ancient land. The 'hu' sound can be connected to a 'huge' kingdom, helping you remember that this was a significant feudal state in ancient China.

Meanings of 郇

huán(huan2)
primary
1an ancient feudal state in Shaanxi province
2name of a feudal state
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郇Simplified
8Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 郇

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern conversation and is mostly reserved for historical texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring it is pronounced with the third tone (huán) to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 郇 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial for students at intermediate levels (HSK 3-4) to familiarize themselves with historical terms. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension of texts about ancient Chinese history, connecting it to other terms related to feudal states.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 郇 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or forms. For example, mixing it up with 还 (hái, also pronounced 'huán' in other contexts) can lead to misunderstandings regarding its historical significance.

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Etymology of 郇

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)旬
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Origin

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Decomposition of 郇

IDS Structure⿰旬阝
郇Full character
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旬xun2
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say an ancient feudal state in Shaanxi province in Chinese

“an ancient feudal state in Shaanxi province” in Chinese is郇xún

The character 郇 (huán) refers to an ancient feudal state that existed in what is now Shaanxi province. It is primarily used in historical contexts and may appear in literature or discussions about ancient Chinese history, especially when referring to the political divisions of the time.

When to use 郇

This character is rarely used in modern conversation and is mostly reserved for historical texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring it is pronounced with the third tone (huán) to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 郇 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or forms. For example, mixing it up with 还 (hái, also pronounced 'huán' in other contexts) can lead to misunderstandings regarding its historical significance.

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Word Family of 郇

Words containing this character1
郇huánname of a feudal state

Frequently Asked Questions about 郇

In modern usage, 郇 is not commonly encountered and primarily refers to an ancient feudal state.

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