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March 24, 2026
匀(勻)yún(yun2)
The character 匀 (yún) primarily means 'even' or 'uniform,' often used in contexts where something needs to be distributed evenly or shared equally. It can describe physical attributes like color or texture, as well as abstract concepts like fairness in distribution.
Strokes4Radical勹Frequency#29331DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of fairness and equal distribution is deeply valued, particularly in social interactions and community living. The idea of 匀 reflects the emphasis on harmony and balance in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a perfectly balanced scale, where everything is evenly distributed. The character 匀 resembles a balanced scale (the box shape) and the wave on top suggests smoothness and uniformity—think of a calm, even surface of water.
Meanings of 匀
yún(yun2)
1even
2well-distributed
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About 匀
匀Simplified
勻Traditional
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勹Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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均 (jūn) - use 匀 (yún) when emphasizing the action of making something even or uniform, while 均 (jūn) often refers to equality or uniformity in a more static sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a perfectly balanced scale, where everything is evenly distributed. The character 匀 resembles a balanced scale (the box shape) and the wave on top suggests smoothness and uniformity—think of a calm, even surface of water.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 匀 with similar-sounding words; pay attention to the context in which it's used, as it is more formal than its synonyms. Common collocations include 匀速 (uniform speed) and 分匀 (distribute evenly). Remember that it operates in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
While not listed in the HSK levels, 匀 is useful for learners at the HSK 3 level and beyond when discussing distribution and equality. Focus on practicing its usage in sentences that involve sharing or comparing quantities.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, the concept of fairness and equal distribution is deeply valued, particularly in social interactions and community living. The idea of 匀 reflects the emphasis on harmony and balance in relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 匀 incorrectly with quantities that cannot be evenly distributed. For example, saying '我匀了三块蛋糕' (I evened out three pieces of cake) should be corrected to '我分了三块蛋糕' (I divided three pieces of cake).
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Grammar Patterns of 匀
匀 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
将胭脂调____涂在你脸颊红润的地方。
Dust and blend blusher on the apples of your cheeks.
Example Sentences for 匀 (10)
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1
将胭脂调匀涂在你脸颊红润的地方。
jiāng yān zhī tiáo yún tú zài nǐ liǎn jiá hóng rùn de dì fāng。
Dust and blend blusher on the apples of your cheeks.
2
他大概7岁，骨架像他妈妈一样娇小均匀。
tā dà gài7 7， suì ， gǔ jià xiàng tā mā mā yī yàng jiāo xiǎo。
He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.
Why is the content uniformity tested for the scopolamine hydrobromide tablets?
9
微波炉能把水均匀加热。
wēi bō lú néng bǎ shuǐ jūn yún jiā rè。
Microwaves heat water uniformly.
10
他命令把国旗上的那些星排成均匀的六行,每行八颗.
tā mìng líng bǎ guó qí shàng de nà xiē xīng pái chéng jūn yún de liù háng, , měi háng bā.
He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each.
Cultural Notes for 匀
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese society, the concept of fairness and equal distribution is deeply valued, particularly in social interactions and community living. The idea of 匀 reflects the emphasis on harmony and balance in relationships.
Word Family of 匀
Compounds16
均jun1equal
韵yun4rhyme; vowel
钧jun1unit of weight equal to thirty catties; your (formal)
鈞jun1unit of weight equal to thirty catties; your (formal)
昀yun2sunlight; surname
畇
笉
伨
呁
抣
枃
汮
盷
蚐
袀
赹
Words Containing This Character12
均匀jūnyúneven均勻
匀yúneven勻
匀称well shaped勻稱
匀速uniform velocity勻速
调匀to mix evenly調勻
都匀Duyun city in Guizhou, capital of Qiannan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔南布依族苗族自治州都勻
均匀性homogeneity均勻性
都匀市Duyun city in Guizhou, capital of Qiannan Buyei and Miao autonomous prefecture 黔南布依族苗族自治州都勻市
匀净even勻淨
匀整neat and well-spaced勻整
匀实even勻實
匀溜even and smooth勻溜
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Compound Meaning
What does 均 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 匀
You can say '我们需要把这些资源匀分给每个人' (We need to distribute these resources evenly to everyone).
Yes, while it is more formal, it can still be used in everyday speech when discussing fairness.
Some synonyms include 平均 (píngjūn, average) and 均匀 (jūnyún, uniform), but each has its specific contexts.
