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圙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
圙èenclosed pasturex, 14 strokes, radical 囗
圙lüèenclosed pasturex, 14 strokes, radical 囗
lüè(lve4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1enclosed pasture
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March 24, 2026

圙lüè(lve4)

The character 圙 (è) refers to an enclosed pasture or a fenced area where livestock can graze. It is often used in agricultural contexts, particularly in discussions about farming and animal husbandry. This term highlights the importance of land management in traditional Chinese agricultural practices.

Strokes14Radical囗
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, the concept of enclosed pastures reflects the historical practice of managing livestock in a sustainable manner, which is crucial for rural economies. This practice has deep roots in Chinese farming culture, where land use is carefully planned to maximize resources.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy, green pasture surrounded by a fence (the enclosure). The radical 圭 represents a boundary, and the sound 'è' can remind you of 'enclosure'. Picture a sheep grazing peacefully inside this safe area, emphasizing the idea of a protected grazing space.

Meanings of 圙

lüè(lve4)
primary
1enclosed pasture
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About 圙

圙Simplified
14Strokes
囗Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 圙

Usage Notes

While 圙 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or historical texts. Be careful to use the correct tone, as 'è' is pronounced with a falling tone. Collocations with this character might include terms related to agriculture or animal care.

HSK Study Tips

Although 圙 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of agricultural terms at higher proficiency levels. Focus on recognizing the radical 圭, which can help you decipher other characters related to boundary or enclosure.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 圙 with similar characters that refer to different types of enclosures or pastures. For example, using 圙 instead of 圐 (ku) can lead to misunderstanding, as they have different meanings. Always double-check the context when using 圙.

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Etymology of 圙

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

enclosure

Semantic (meaning)囗
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Case file: 圙

  1. 1The meaning half囗 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayenclosure
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 圙?

Decomposition of 圙

IDS Structure⿴囗⿱八面
圙Full Character
=
囗wei2
enclosing
八ba1
top
面mian4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 圙?

How to say enclosed pasture in Chinese

“enclosed pasture” in Chinese is圙è

The character 圙 (è) refers to an enclosed pasture or a fenced area where livestock can graze. It is often used in agricultural contexts, particularly in discussions about farming and animal husbandry. This term highlights the importance of land management in traditional Chinese agricultural practices.

When to use 圙

While 圙 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or historical texts. Be careful to use the correct tone, as 'è' is pronounced with a falling tone. Collocations with this character might include terms related to agriculture or animal care.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 圙 with similar characters that refer to different types of enclosures or pastures. For example, using 圙 instead of 圐 (ku) can lead to misunderstanding, as they have different meanings. Always double-check the context when using 圙.

Write 圙

圙

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Word Family of 圙

Words Containing This Character1
圙lüèenclosed pasture (Mongolian loanword)
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Compound Meaning

What does 圙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 圙

You would typically use 圙 in discussions about farming, animal husbandry, or when describing certain landscapes.

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