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凼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
dàngditch; poolg, 6 strokes, radical 水, Very Hard
dàngpitunknown, 6 strokes, radical 水, Very Hard
dàngcesspitunknown, 6 strokes, radical 水, Very Hard
dàng(dang4) T4
  1. 1ditch; pool
  2. 2pit
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March 24, 2026

dàng(dang4)

The character 凼 (dàng) refers to a ditch or pool, often implying a low-lying area that collects water. It can also denote a pit or cesspit, suggesting a space where waste is collected. This character is used in specific contexts related to geography or sanitation.

Strokes6RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, water management and the construction of ditches were crucial for agriculture and flood control. The concept of a ditch or pool reflects historical practices in maintaining irrigation systems.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep pit where water collects, creating a 'damp' area. The character 凼 has a 'water' radical (氵) on the left, signifying its connection to liquid, while the right side resembles a 'container' for that water.

Meanings of 凼

dàng(dang4)
1ditch; pool
2pit
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About 凼

Simplified
6Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 凼

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a deep pit where water collects, creating a 'damp' area. The character 凼 has a 'water' radical (氵) on the left, signifying its connection to liquid, while the right side resembles a 'container' for that water.

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear in more formal or technical contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; using the wrong tone can change its meaning entirely. Common collocations include terms related to water bodies.

HSK Study Tips

Although 凼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can deepen your grasp of related words in the HSK levels. Focus on the water radical (氵) to recognize other water-related characters, as this will enhance your vocabulary in environmental contexts.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, water management and the construction of ditches were crucial for agriculture and flood control. The concept of a ditch or pool reflects historical practices in maintaining irrigation systems.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 凼 in contexts where other words for 'pool' or 'ditch' are more common, such as 水池 (shuǐchí) for 'water pool'. Always ensure the context matches the meaning of 凼.

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Pronunciation of 凼

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Etymology of 凼

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Water 水 in a container 凵

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 凼?

Decomposition of 凼

IDS Structure⿶凵水
Full Character
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qian3
enclosing
Shui3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 凼?

Write 凼

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Cultural Notes for 凼

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, water management and the construction of ditches were crucial for agriculture and flood control. The concept of a ditch or pool reflects historical practices in maintaining irrigation systems.

Word Family of 凼

Words Containing This Character1
dàngpool
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Compound Meaning

What does 凼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 凼

It refers to a ditch or pool, often used in discussions about water collection or sanitation.