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囤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
dùngrain basket; to store, to hoardv, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
dùnbin for grainunknown, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
dùnhoardunknown, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
túngrain basket; to store, to hoardv, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
túnbin for grainunknown, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
túnhoardunknown, 7 strokes, radical 囗, rank #50604, Very Hard
dùn(dun4)
primary
T4
  1. 1grain basket; to store, to hoard
  2. 2bin for grain
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March 24, 2026
dùn(dun4)

The character 囤 (dùn) primarily means to store or hoard, particularly in the context of grains or food supplies. It conveys the idea of accumulating resources for future use, often in a large quantity. This term is commonly used in discussions about food security and resource management.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#50604DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, hoarding grain or food is historically significant, especially during times of famine. The practice of storing food is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions and reflects a cultural value placed on preparation and sustainability.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big grain basket (囤) overflowing with food. The top part resembles a roof, indicating shelter for your stored goods, while the bottom symbolizes a base filled with essential resources. Think of 'dùn' sounding like 'dune' where you can hide and store treasures!

Meanings of 囤

dùn(dun4)
primary
1grain basket; to store, to hoard
2bin for grain
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About 囤

Simplified
7Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 囤

Quick Contrast

囤 (dùn) vs 储 (chǔ) — use 囤 when emphasizing hoarding or storing for future use, especially in large quantities, while 储 refers more generally to storing without the connotation of accumulation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a big grain basket (囤) overflowing with food. The top part resembles a roof, indicating shelter for your stored goods, while the bottom symbolizes a base filled with essential resources. Think of 'dùn' sounding like 'dune' where you can hide and store treasures!

Usage Notes

When using 囤, be mindful of the context; it often implies a large quantity, which can have negative connotations if it suggests greed. It is mostly used in informal contexts related to food or resources. A common collocation is '囤积' (dùn jī), meaning to hoard or stockpile.

HSK Study Tips

Although 囤 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to Level 3 and 4 words related to food and storage, such as 食物 (shí wù, food) and 储存 (chǔ cún, to store). Focus on the characters' radicals and their meanings to help with memorization.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, hoarding grain or food is historically significant, especially during times of famine. The practice of storing food is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions and reflects a cultural value placed on preparation and sustainability.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 囤 with 储存, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember, 囤 suggests hoarding, while 储存 is simply storing. For example, saying '我囤了很多书' (I hoarded many books) is incorrect; it should be '我储存了很多书' (I stored many books).

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Pronunciation of 囤

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Etymology of 囤

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 囤?

Decomposition of 囤

IDS Structure⿴囗屯
Full Character
=
wei2
enclosing
tun2
inner
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Which of these is a component of 囤?

Write 囤

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Grammar Patterns of 囤

囤 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 3 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 1

Complete the Sentence

我们____积的钙相对来说是非常多的 -- 有2.2磅.

Our hoard of calcium is relatively enormous - 2 pounds of it.

Example Sentences for 囤 (1)

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我们囤积的钙相对来说是非常多的 -- 有2.2磅.

wǒ mén dùn jī de gài xiāng duì lái shuō shì fēi cháng duō de-- --2.2 yǒu.

Our hoard of calcium is relatively enormous - 2 pounds of it.

Cultural Notes for 囤

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, hoarding grain or food is historically significant, especially during times of famine. The practice of storing food is deeply rooted in agricultural traditions and reflects a cultural value placed on preparation and sustainability.

Word Family of 囤

Words Containing This Character3
囤积to stock up囤積
dùnhoard
囤积居奇to speculate囤積居奇
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Compound Meaning

What does 囤积 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 囤

囤 (dùn) emphasizes hoarding or accumulating goods, often in large quantities, while 储存 (chǔ cún) is more neutral and refers simply to the act of storing.