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March 24, 2026
雝yōng(yong1)
The character 雝 (yōng) refers to a harmonious gathering or a pool of water, often associated with marshy areas. It conveys a sense of tranquility and unity, commonly used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of natural harmony.
Strokes18Radical隹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the imagery of water often symbolizes peace and unity, making 雝 a fitting term for traditional landscapes and themes in classical literature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a peaceful pool of water (雝) where ducks gather harmoniously. The top part (雨) represents rain, indicating water, while the bottom (共) suggests togetherness, reinforcing the idea of a gathering in harmony.
Meanings of 雝
yōng(yong1)
1pool, marsh; harmony
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雝Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a peaceful pool of water (雝) where ducks gather harmoniously. The top part (雨) represents rain, indicating water, while the bottom (共) suggests togetherness, reinforcing the idea of a gathering in harmony.
Usage Notes
雝 is used mostly in literary or poetic contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters, like 融 (róng), which means 'to melt' or 'to blend.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 雝 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 5 words related to nature and harmony, like 和 (hé) meaning 'harmony' or 安 (ān) meaning 'peaceful.' Focus on recognizing its literary use in texts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the imagery of water often symbolizes peace and unity, making 雝 a fitting term for traditional landscapes and themes in classical literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 雝 with similar characters like 雲 (yún, cloud) or 鳳 (fèng, phoenix). For example, saying 雝 instead of 雲 when referring to 'clouds' would be incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 雝
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In Chinese poetry, the imagery of water often symbolizes peace and unity, making 雝 a fitting term for traditional landscapes and themes in classical literature.
Word Family of 雝
Words Containing This Character7
雍yōngsurname Yong
雍容natural
雍正Yongzheng, reign name of Qing emperor (1722-1735)
悬雍垂uvula (biology)懸雍垂
纳雍县Nayong county in Bijie prefecture 畢節地區|毕节地区[Bìjiédìqū], Guizhou納雍縣
纳雍Nayong county in Bijie prefecture 畢節地區|毕节地区[Bìjiédìqū], Guizhou納雍
邵雍Shao Yong (1011-1077), Northern Song poet and Rationalist scholar 理學家|理学家
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 雝
雝 is primarily used in literary contexts and is not commonly found in everyday speech.
It is pronounced as yōng, with a high level tone, similar to the sound of a harmonious song.
雝 is rarely used in phrases, but it can appear in poetry or classical texts discussing nature.
