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㐭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㐭lǐngranary; to stockpile, to supplyx, 8 strokes, radical 亠
lǐn(lin3) T3
  1. 1granary; to stockpile, to supply
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March 24, 2026

㐭lǐn(lin3)

The character 㐭 (lǐn) refers to a granary or a place where grain is stored. It can also mean to stockpile or supply resources, often related to agriculture or food security. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about food storage practices and agricultural productivity.

Strokes8Radical亠
Cultural Note

In ancient China, granaries were vital for ensuring food security during famines or crop failures, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese history and culture. The character embodies this cultural connection to food preservation and community sustenance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant granary filled with grain, symbolizing the character's meaning of storage. The character's form resembles a roof (top) indicating shelter for the grain, while the bottom part can be seen as a pile of grains, helping you remember that 㐭 means 'granary' and sounds like 'lǐn'.

Meanings of 㐭

lǐn(lin3)
1granary; to stockpile, to supply
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About 㐭

㐭Simplified
8Strokes
亠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㐭

Usage Notes

Be aware that 㐭 is a relatively uncommon character in modern usage and may be seen more in historical texts. It's important to use it in the appropriate agricultural or formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters that also relate to storage but have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 㐭 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its meaning can enhance your vocabulary related to agriculture, which may appear in advanced contexts. Focus on recognizing it in texts that discuss food security, farming, or traditional Chinese practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㐭 with 仓 (cāng), which also relates to storage but refers specifically to warehouses. Ensure you distinguish between a granary (㐭) and a general storage facility (仓) in context.

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Etymology of 㐭

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Compare 廩

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Case file: 㐭

  1. 1The giveawayCompare 廩
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㐭?

Decomposition of 㐭

IDS Structure⿱亠回
㐭Full Character
=
亠tou2
top
回hui2
bottom
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How to say granary; to stockpile, to supply in Chinese

“granary; to stockpile, to supply” in Chinese is㐭lǐn

The character 㐭 (lǐn) refers to a granary or a place where grain is stored. It can also mean to stockpile or supply resources, often related to agriculture or food security. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about food storage practices and agricultural productivity.

When to use 㐭

Be aware that 㐭 is a relatively uncommon character in modern usage and may be seen more in historical texts. It's important to use it in the appropriate agricultural or formal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with similar characters that also relate to storage but have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 㐭 with 仓 (cāng), which also relates to storage but refers specifically to warehouses. Ensure you distinguish between a granary (㐭) and a general storage facility (仓) in context.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㐭

It's not commonly used in modern everyday conversation; rather, it appears in specific agricultural discussions or historical texts.

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