Meanings of 饉
By ear
Play it, then pick what 饉 means.
About 饉
Podcast: 饉
Podcast: 饉
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 饉
饉 is a formal term and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. It often appears in historical texts or discussions about agriculture. Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.
饉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it connects with other food-related words and terms about scarcity. Students should focus on understanding its historical context and usage in literature.
Learners may confuse 饉 with similar-sounding characters like 紧 (jǐn, meaning 'tight'). It's important to remember that 饉 specifically relates to famine, while 紧 pertains to tension or tightness.
Pronunciation of 饉
Drill the tone of 饉, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 饉 to you
Let me explain 饉 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 饉 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 饉?
Learning Lab
Knowing 饉 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 饉
A time of little 堇 food 飠; 堇 also provides the pronunciation
Origin
What kind of character is 饉?
Decomposition of 饉
Parts
Which of these is part of 饉?
How to say a time of famine or crop failure in Chinese
“a time of famine or crop failure” in Chinese is饉
The character 饉 (jǐn) refers to a period of famine or crop failure, often indicating scarcity of food and hardship. It is commonly used in historical and literary contexts to describe times of great need or suffering due to agricultural disasters.
When to use 饉
饉 is a formal term and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. It often appears in historical texts or discussions about agriculture. Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can lead to misunderstandings.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 饉 with similar-sounding characters like 紧 (jǐn, meaning 'tight'). It's important to remember that 饉 specifically relates to famine, while 紧 pertains to tension or tightness.
Write 饉
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 饉 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 饉?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 饉
Characters with 饉
What does 馑 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 饉
饉 is rarely used in modern spoken Chinese and is more often found in literary or historical contexts.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 饉?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.