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囵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
lúnall, complete, entirex, 7 strokes, radical 囗, Very Hard
lún(lun2) T2
  1. 1all, complete, entire
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March 24, 2026

(圇)lún(lun2)

The character 囵 (lún) means 'all' or 'complete,' often used to convey a sense of entirety or wholeness. It can appear in contexts where totality is emphasized, such as describing a group or a collection as being whole or undivided.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of completeness is often linked to traditional concepts such as harmony and balance, seen in practices like Feng Shui, where a complete environment is believed to bring good fortune.

Memory Tip

Imagine a round table (the shape of '囵') where everyone is sitting together, representing 'all' gathered in one complete space. The roundness symbolizes completeness and unity.

Meanings of 囵

lún(lun2)
1all, complete, entire
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About 囵

Simplified
Traditional
7Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 囵

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a round table (the shape of '囵') where everyone is sitting together, representing 'all' gathered in one complete space. The roundness symbolizes completeness and unity.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 囵 with similar characters that imply partiality or incompleteness. It is generally used in formal contexts, so avoid it in casual speech. Common collocations include '囵囵' which emphasizes the idea of completeness.

HSK Study Tips

Since 囵 is not in the HSK lists, learners should focus on its components and related vocabulary. Understanding its use in phrases may help connect it to other characters that convey totality or completeness.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of completeness is often linked to traditional concepts such as harmony and balance, seen in practices like Feng Shui, where a complete environment is believed to bring good fortune.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 囵 with characters that have similar meanings but carry different nuances, such as '全' (quán) which means 'whole.' A common mistake is saying '全囵' instead of just '囵' for emphasis on completeness.

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Pronunciation of 囵

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Etymology of 囵

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 囵?

Decomposition of 囵

IDS Structure⿴囗仑
Full Character
=
wei2
enclosing
lun2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 囵?

Write 囵

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Grammar Patterns of 囵

囵 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

他囫____吞下一碗面条.

He bolted down a bowl of noodles.

Example Sentences for 囵 (1)

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他囫囵吞下一碗面条.

tā hú lún tūn xià yī wǎn miàn tiáo.

He bolted down a bowl of noodles.
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Reorder the Sentence

He bolted down a bowl of noodles.

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Cultural Notes for 囵

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the idea of completeness is often linked to traditional concepts such as harmony and balance, seen in practices like Feng Shui, where a complete environment is believed to bring good fortune.

Word Family of 囵

Words Containing This Character3
囫囵complete囫圇
lúncomplete
囫囵吞枣to lap up囫圇吞棗
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Compound Meaning

What does 囫囵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 囵

It is pronounced as 'lún', with a rising tone.