HSK 7, d, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #5637, Very Hard
均
jūn
even
HSK 7, d, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #5637, Very Hard
均
jūn
all
HSK 7, d, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #5637, Very Hard
均
jūn
uniform
HSK 7, d, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #5637, Very Hard
均
jūn
equal, even, fair; level, uniform; also, too
HSK 7, d, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #5637, Very Hard
jūn(jun1)jun T1
1equal
2even
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March 24, 2026
均jūn(jun1)
The character 均 (jūn) conveys the idea of equality and uniformity. It is commonly used to describe things that are even, balanced, or fair, and can refer to both abstract concepts, like fairness, and concrete items, like measurements. It is often found in contexts related to distribution or comparison.
Strokes7Radical土Frequency#5637DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of equality is often tied to Confucian ideals, where harmony and balance in society are highly valued. The character 均 reflects this cultural emphasis on fairness and uniformity in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a scale that is perfectly balanced, representing '均' (jūn) as equal weight on both sides. The left side has a '均' (jūn) of apples, and the right has '均' (jūn) of oranges, illustrating the idea of evenness and balance.
Meanings of 均
jūn(jun1)
1equal
2even
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About 均
均Simplified
7Strokes
土Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#5637Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
均 (jūn) vs 平 (píng) — use 均 for equality or uniformity in distribution, while 平 emphasizes flatness or smoothness.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; '均' is pronounced with a high-level tone (jūn). It often collocates with words like '匀' (yún), which means 'to distribute evenly', and can appear in formal contexts, such as in academic writing or discussions about equality.
HSK Study Tips
Although 均 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK 3 concepts such as 平等 (píngděng, equality) and 相等 (xiāngděng, equivalent). Focus on its usage in phrases discussing fairness and balance, as these are common themes in the HSK curriculum.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 均 with 俱 (jù), which also relates to 'all'. An incorrect example would be saying '所有的学生俱有机会' instead of '所有的学生均有机会'. It's crucial to use 均 when emphasizing equality or uniform distribution.
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均 = 土 + 匀. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 均
IDS Structure⿰土匀
均Full Character
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土Tu3
left
匀yun2
right
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How to say equal in Chinese
“equal” in Chinese is均jūn
The character 均 (jūn) conveys the idea of equality and uniformity. It is commonly used to describe things that are even, balanced, or fair, and can refer to both abstract concepts, like fairness, and concrete items, like measurements. It is often found in contexts related to distribution or comparison.
When to use 均
Be cautious with the tone; '均' is pronounced with a high-level tone (jūn). It often collocates with words like '匀' (yún), which means 'to distribute evenly', and can appear in formal contexts, such as in academic writing or discussions about equality.
均 or something close to it
均 (jūn) vs 平 (píng) — use 均 for equality or uniformity in distribution, while 平 emphasizes flatness or smoothness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 均 with 俱 (jù), which also relates to 'all'. An incorrect example would be saying '所有的学生俱有机会' instead of '所有的学生均有机会'. It's crucial to use 均 when emphasizing equality or uniform distribution.
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Grammar Patterns of 均
均 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 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.
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Word Family of 均
Compounds2
筠yun2bamboo skin
鋆
Words Containing This Character20
均jūnequal
平均píngjūnaverage
均匀jūnyúneven均勻
人均rénjūnper capita
均衡jūnhéngequal
势均力敌evenly matched (idiom)勢均力敵
均等equal
平均值average value
年均annual average (rate)
均分to split
平均数mean (statistics)平均數
不均uneven
均值average value
均势balance of power均勢
户均household average戶均
平均主义egalitarianism平均主義
均一even
均匀性homogeneity均勻性
均质homogenous均質
均衡器equalizer (electronics, audio)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 均
In a sentence, 均 can indicate that something is equal among a group, such as '所有的学生均有机会参加比赛' (All students have an equal opportunity to participate in the competition).
You can pair 均 with words like '匀' (yún) to express even distribution, as in '均匀' (jūnyún), meaning 'evenly distributed'.
均 is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in discussions about equality or fairness.
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