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唫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
唫jìnto hum, to intone; to close, to shutzg, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫jìnto stutterunknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫jìnto shut one's mouthunknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫jìnTaiwan pr. [yin2]unknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫yínto hum, to intone; to close, to shutzg, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫yínto stutterunknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫yínto shut one's mouthunknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
唫yínTaiwan pr. [yin2]unknown, 11 strokes, radical 口
jìn(jin4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1to hum, to intone; to close, to shut
  2. 2to stutter
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March 24, 2026

唫jìn(jin4)

The character 唫 (jìn) primarily means 'to hum' or 'to intone', often used in contexts related to singing or expressing emotions through sound. It can also mean 'to close' or 'to shut', indicating an action of sealing something off. Additionally, it has variants and can imply a stuttering manner of speaking or keeping one's mouth shut.

Strokes11Radical口
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese music, hums and intonations play a vital role, especially in folk songs. The act of humming can often express deep emotional states, reflecting the cultural importance of music as a form of communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person humming a tune while closing their eyes and shutting their mouth tight to concentrate. The character 唫 resembles a mouth, with the top part symbolizing a closed lip and the bottom part reflecting the sound that can come from it. 'Jìn' sounds like 'gin', which you might hum while enjoying a drink.

Meanings of 唫

jìn(jin4)
primary
1to hum, to intone; to close, to shut
2to stutter
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About 唫

唫Simplified
11Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 唫 with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to context to avoid misinterpretation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but when referring to stuttering, it may carry a more informal tone. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can be easily mixed up with other tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 唫 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to sound and speech, such as 唱 (chàng - to sing) and 闭 (bì - to close). Focus on the pronunciation and context to help differentiate it from similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 唫 with 闭 (bì), which also means 'to close'. For instance, saying '我唫门' (wǒ jìn mén) instead of '我闭门' (wǒ bì mén) can lead to confusion. Remember, 唫 is more about sound and intonation.

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Etymology of 唫

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 金 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)金
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Case file: 唫

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 金 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half金 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 唫

IDS Structure⿰口金
唫Full Character
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口kou3
left
金Jin1
right
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How to say to hum, to intone; to close, to shut in Chinese

“to hum, to intone; to close, to shut” in Chinese is唫jìn

The character 唫 (jìn) primarily means 'to hum' or 'to intone', often used in contexts related to singing or expressing emotions through sound. It can also mean 'to close' or 'to shut', indicating an action of sealing something off. Additionally, it has variants and can imply a stuttering manner of speaking or keeping one's mouth shut.

When to use 唫

Learners often confuse 唫 with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to context to avoid misinterpretation. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but when referring to stuttering, it may carry a more informal tone. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as it can be easily mixed up with other tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 唫 with 闭 (bì), which also means 'to close'. For instance, saying '我唫门' (wǒ jìn mén) instead of '我闭门' (wǒ bì mén) can lead to confusion. Remember, 唫 is more about sound and intonation.

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唫

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Word Family of 唫

Words Containing This Character1
唫jìnto stutter
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唫

It's pronounced as 'jìn', but in Taiwan, it may be pronounced as 'yin'.

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