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厪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
厪jǐnhut; diligent; carefulx, 13 strokes, radical 厂
厪qínhut; diligent; carefulx, 13 strokes, radical 厂
jǐn(jin3)jin
primary
T3
  1. 1hut; diligent; careful
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March 24, 2026

厪jǐn(jin3)

The character 厪 (jǐn) primarily refers to a 'hut' or a small dwelling, often associated with simplicity and modesty. In a broader sense, it can also convey the meanings of being diligent and careful, emphasizing an attentive approach to tasks. This word is less commonly used than other terms for dwelling and may appear in more literary or historical contexts.

Strokes13Radical厂
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, huts or simple dwellings symbolize a humble lifestyle, often admired in literature and poetry. The association with diligence reflects Confucian values that emphasize hard work and carefulness in one's endeavors.

Memory tip

Imagine a small hut (the meaning of 厪) with a diligent worker inside, carefully crafting a wooden door. The shape of the character, with its roof and walls, resembles a simple hut, echoing its meaning. The pronunciation 'jǐn' can remind you of 'keen'—a keen worker is always diligent and careful.

Meanings of 厪

jǐn(jin3)
primary
1hut; diligent; careful
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About 厪

厪Simplified
13Strokes
厂Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 厪 with other similar characters, leading to mispronunciations or incorrect meanings. It's considered a more formal term, so it may not be used in everyday conversation as often as simpler terms like '家' (jiā) for home. Be cautious of the tone, as it is pronounced with a third tone (jǐn).

HSK Study Tips

Although 厪 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be related to HSK 3 or 4 vocabulary that deals with housing or work ethics. Students at these levels should focus on building a vocabulary around home and work to understand the nuances of diligence and care represented by this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 厪 with 廑 (qin), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, mistakenly using 厪 to refer to a modern apartment instead of a hut would be incorrect. Always ensure you're using the right context for each character.

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Etymology of 厪

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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building

Semantic (meaning)厂
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Phonetic (sound)堇
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Origin

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Decomposition of 厪

IDS Structure⿸厂堇
厪Full character
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厂chang3
enclosing
堇jin3
inner
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How to say hut; diligent; careful in Chinese

“hut; diligent; careful” in Chinese is厪jǐn

The character 厪 (jǐn) primarily refers to a 'hut' or a small dwelling, often associated with simplicity and modesty. In a broader sense, it can also convey the meanings of being diligent and careful, emphasizing an attentive approach to tasks. This word is less commonly used than other terms for dwelling and may appear in more literary or historical contexts.

When to use 厪

Learners might confuse 厪 with other similar characters, leading to mispronunciations or incorrect meanings. It's considered a more formal term, so it may not be used in everyday conversation as often as simpler terms like '家' (jiā) for home. Be cautious of the tone, as it is pronounced with a third tone (jǐn).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 厪 with 廑 (qin), leading to incorrect meanings. For example, mistakenly using 厪 to refer to a modern apartment instead of a hut would be incorrect. Always ensure you're using the right context for each character.

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Word Family of 厪

Words containing this character1
厪jǐnhut

Frequently asked questions about 厪

It means 'hut' or can refer to being diligent and careful.

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