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鄆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄆yùnan ancient town; surnamex, 11 strokes, radical 阝
yùn(yun4)yun T4
  1. 1an ancient town; surname
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March 24, 2026

鄆yùn(yun4)

The character 鄆 (yùn) refers to an ancient town and can also be a surname. While it may not be commonly used in modern contexts, it often appears in historical texts and discussions about geographical locations in ancient China.

Strokes11Radical阝
Cultural note

The ancient town referred to by 鄆 is linked to the rich historical tapestry of China, where many towns played significant roles in trade and culture during various dynasties.

Memory tip

Imagine a town (represented by the radical '阝' for 'hill' or 'mound') surrounded by ancient walls, where a proud family named 'Yùn' resides. The sound 'yùn' can remind you of a 'yonder' place, far back in time.

Meanings of 鄆

yùn(yun4)
1an ancient town; surname
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About 鄆

鄆Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

鄆 is quite rare and mainly used in historical contexts. Students should be cautious not to confuse it with more common characters that sound similar, such as 运 (yùn), which means 'to transport' or 'movement'. It is primarily used in written language rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鄆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on using it in the context of learning about ancient Chinese history or geography. It can help connect other place names or surnames you might encounter in historical texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鄆 with more commonly used characters due to its rare usage. For example, confusing it with 运 (yùn) can lead to misunderstandings, as 运 relates to movement, while 鄆 refers specifically to a historical town.

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Etymology of 鄆

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

town

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)軍
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Origin

鄆 = 阝 + 軍. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鄆

IDS Structure⿰軍阝
鄆Full character
=
軍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鄆yùn

The character 鄆 (yùn) refers to an ancient town and can also be a surname. While it may not be commonly used in modern contexts, it often appears in historical texts and discussions about geographical locations in ancient China.

When to use 鄆

鄆 is quite rare and mainly used in historical contexts. Students should be cautious not to confuse it with more common characters that sound similar, such as 运 (yùn), which means 'to transport' or 'movement'. It is primarily used in written language rather than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鄆 with more commonly used characters due to its rare usage. For example, confusing it with 运 (yùn) can lead to misunderstandings, as 运 relates to movement, while 鄆 refers specifically to a historical town.

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Word Family of 鄆

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 鄆

No, 鄆 is quite rare and primarily found in historical texts.

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