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囷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
囷qūna round bin for storing grainzg, 8 strokes, radical 囗
囷qūngranaryunknown, 8 strokes, radical 囗
囷qūnTaiwan pr. [jun1]unknown, 8 strokes, radical 囗
qūn(qun1) T1
  1. 1a round bin for storing grain
  2. 2granary
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March 24, 2026

囷qūn(qun1)

The character 囷 (qūn) refers to a round bin or granary specifically used for storing grain. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts and reflects traditional storage methods in rural areas of China.

Strokes8Radical囗
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, grain storage was crucial for ensuring food security, especially during harvest seasons. The concept of a granary is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a circular grain storage bin that looks like a giant cookie jar, where the '囗' (enclosure) keeps the grain safe inside. The sound 'qūn' can be remembered by picturing a 'queen' who guards her treasures within this round bin.

Meanings of 囷

qūn(qun1)
1a round bin for storing grain
2granary
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About 囷

囷Simplified
8Strokes
囗Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in modern contexts, so learners should be cautious about using it in everyday conversation. It can appear in agricultural discussions or historical texts, and collocations may include terms related to farming and storage. Be careful with the tone, as 'qūn' has a high level tone that can easily be confused with other tones.

HSK Study Tips

Though 囷 is not at a specific HSK level, it could be beneficial for students at HSK 4 or above to learn it when studying agricultural vocabulary. Students should focus on the character's pronunciation and its usage in context to enhance their understanding of related agricultural terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 囷 with similar-looking characters like 围 (wéi), which means 'to surround'. A common mistake is using 囷 to refer to any storage bin, when it specifically refers to grain storage.

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Etymology of 囷

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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A bin 囗 for storing grain 禾

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Case file: 囷

  1. 1The giveawayA bin 囗 for storing grain 禾
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 囷?

Decomposition of 囷

IDS Structure⿴囗禾
囷Full Character
=
囗wei2
enclosing
禾he2
inner
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Which of these is a component of 囷?

How to say a round bin for storing grain in Chinese

“a round bin for storing grain” in Chinese is囷qūn

The character 囷 (qūn) refers to a round bin or granary specifically used for storing grain. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts and reflects traditional storage methods in rural areas of China.

When to use 囷

This character is less commonly used in modern contexts, so learners should be cautious about using it in everyday conversation. It can appear in agricultural discussions or historical texts, and collocations may include terms related to farming and storage. Be careful with the tone, as 'qūn' has a high level tone that can easily be confused with other tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 囷 with similar-looking characters like 围 (wéi), which means 'to surround'. A common mistake is using 囷 to refer to any storage bin, when it specifically refers to grain storage.

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囷

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Word Family of 囷

Words Containing This Character1
囷qūngranary
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Compound Meaning

What does 囷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 囷

The correct pronunciation is 'qūn' with a high-level tone.

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