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郓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郓yùnan ancient town; surnamens, 8 strokes, radical 阝
郓yùnplace nameunknown, 8 strokes, radical 阝
yùn(yun4)yun T4
  1. 1an ancient town; surname
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

郓(鄆)yùn(yun4)

The character 郓 (yùn) refers to an ancient town in China, often recognized in historical texts. It can also be used as a surname and denotes various place names, particularly in the Shandong province. Its usage is primarily geographical and historical, making it less common in everyday conversation.

Strokes8Radical阝
Cultural note

郓 is tied to the cultural heritage of Shandong province, which is rich in history and significant for its role in Chinese philosophy and literature, particularly during the Confucian era. The town is part of local narratives that shape regional identity.

Memory tip

Imagine a small, ancient town where the sound of 'yùn' echoes through the streets. The character 郓 combines the radical for 'enclosure' (阝) with the phonetic component 'yun', which can remind you that this town is surrounded by walls, holding its stories and history within.

Meanings of 郓

yùn(yun4)
1an ancient town; surname
2place name
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About 郓

郓Simplified
鄆Traditional
8Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be aware that 郓 is not commonly used in modern conversational Mandarin, so it might appear more in historical texts or place names. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you remember its specific context related to geography. It is neutral in formality.

HSK Study Tips

Though 郓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for students to learn it in the context of ancient and geographical terms. Familiarity with this character can enhance understanding of historical texts, which often include lesser-known place names.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郓 with characters that sound similar, like 云 (yún, cloud). Remember that 郓 specifically relates to a town or place name, while 云 refers to cloud formations.

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Etymology of 郓

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

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)军
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Origin

郓 = 阝 + 军. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 郓

IDS Structure⿰军阝
郓Full character
=
军jun1
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say an ancient town; surname in Chinese

“an ancient town; surname” in Chinese is郓yùn

The character 郓 (yùn) refers to an ancient town in China, often recognized in historical texts. It can also be used as a surname and denotes various place names, particularly in the Shandong province. Its usage is primarily geographical and historical, making it less common in everyday conversation.

When to use 郓

Be aware that 郓 is not commonly used in modern conversational Mandarin, so it might appear more in historical texts or place names. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you remember its specific context related to geography. It is neutral in formality.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郓 with characters that sound similar, like 云 (yún, cloud). Remember that 郓 specifically relates to a town or place name, while 云 refers to cloud formations.

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Word Family of 郓

Words containing this character3
郓yùnplace name鄆
郓城Yuncheng county in Heze 菏澤|菏泽[Hé​zé], Shandong鄆城
郓城县Yuncheng county in Heze 菏澤|菏泽[Hé​zé], Shandong鄆城縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 郓

It refers to an ancient town and can also be a surname or place name.

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