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卂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
xùnto fly rapidlyzg, 3 strokes, radical 十, Very Hard
xùn(archaic) to fly rapidlyunknown, 3 strokes, radical 十, Very Hard
xùn(xun4) T4
  1. 1to fly rapidly
  2. 2(archaic) to fly rapidly
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March 24, 2026
xùn(xun4)

The character 卂 (xùn) means to fly rapidly. It is an archaic term that may not be commonly used in modern contexts, but it can be found in classical literature or historical texts. Understanding its meaning can enrich comprehension of ancient Chinese writings.

Strokes3RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of flight often symbolizes freedom and transcendence, making 卂 a character that evokes deeper cultural meanings related to nature and the spirit.

Memory Tip

Imagine a swift bird soaring through the sky, representing the rapid flight suggested by 卂. The character's form can be visualized as a bird taking off, with the 'x' resembling wings spreading wide.

Meanings of 卂

xùn(xun4)
1to fly rapidly
2(archaic) to fly rapidly
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About 卂

Simplified
3Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 卂

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a swift bird soaring through the sky, representing the rapid flight suggested by 卂. The character's form can be visualized as a bird taking off, with the 'x' resembling wings spreading wide.

Usage Notes

Because 卂 is an archaic term, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious when using it, as it may sound overly formal or literary in modern contexts. Students should also note that similar-sounding characters like 讯 (xùn, meaning 'news' or 'message') are more prevalent.

HSK Study Tips

Though 卂 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, recognizing it can enhance understanding of classical texts. Students at this level should focus on more commonly used characters and phrases while being aware of this character's historical significance.

Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of flight often symbolizes freedom and transcendence, making 卂 a character that evokes deeper cultural meanings related to nature and the spirit.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 卂 with other similar-sounding characters like 讯 (xùn), which can lead to misunderstandings. For instance, saying '我想要消息' (wǒ xiǎng yào xiāoxi) instead of '我想要飞' (wǒ xiǎng yào fēi) when intending to express 'I want to fly' is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 卂

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Etymology of 卂

Decomposition of 卂

IDS Structure⿹乙十
Full Character
=
yi3
enclosing
shi2
inner
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Which of these is a component of 卂?

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Cultural Notes for 卂

🏮Cultural insight

In ancient Chinese poetry and literature, the imagery of flight often symbolizes freedom and transcendence, making 卂 a character that evokes deeper cultural meanings related to nature and the spirit.

Word Family of 卂

Words Containing This Character1
xùn(archaic) to fly rapidly
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Compound Meaning

What does 卂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 卂

No, 卂 is considered archaic and is not used in everyday modern Chinese.