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巆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
巆hōngdeep; loftyx, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆hōng(onom.) crashing soundunknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆hōngdeep (of valley)unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆hōngsame as 訇unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆yíngdeep; loftyx, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆yíng(onom.) crashing soundunknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆yíngdeep (of valley)unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆yíngsame as 訇unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆róngdeep; loftyx, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆róng(onom.) crashing soundunknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆róngdeep (of valley)unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
巆róngsame as 訇unknown, 19 strokes, radical 山
róng(rong2)
primary
T2
  1. 1deep; lofty
  2. 2(onom.) crashing sound
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March 24, 2026

巆róng(rong2)

The character 巆 (róng) is used to describe something that is deep or lofty, often referring to mountains or valleys. It conveys a sense of grandeur and elevation, commonly appearing in literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature's heights and depths.

Strokes19Radical山
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, mountains and valleys often symbolize aspiration and challenges, making 巆 a fitting term to describe the lofty heights of both physical and metaphorical journeys.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain (the character's shape resembles a peak) that stands majestically above a deep valley. The sound 'róng' can be associated with the echoing sound of crashing waves against the cliffs, representing its lofty and crashing sound meanings.

Meanings of 巆

róng(rong2)
primary
1deep; lofty
2(onom.) crashing sound
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About 巆

巆Simplified
19Strokes
山Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 巆

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or poetic texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its pronunciation is unique and should be practiced to avoid tone errors.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 巆 can enhance your comprehension of literary texts at higher levels. Focus on reading contextually rich materials to see how this character interacts with others describing nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 巆 with other characters that describe height or depth, such as 高 (gāo) or 深 (shēn). Remember that 巆 is specifically about lofty mountains or deep valleys, not just any high or deep object.

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Pronunciation of 巆

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Etymology of 巆

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)營
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Case file: 巆

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half營 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 巆?

Decomposition of 巆

IDS Structure⿰山營
巆Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
營ying2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 巆?

How to say deep; lofty in Chinese

“deep; lofty” in Chinese is巆hōng

The character 巆 (róng) is used to describe something that is deep or lofty, often referring to mountains or valleys. It conveys a sense of grandeur and elevation, commonly appearing in literary contexts to evoke imagery of nature's heights and depths.

When to use 巆

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or poetic texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its pronunciation is unique and should be practiced to avoid tone errors.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 巆 with other characters that describe height or depth, such as 高 (gāo) or 深 (shēn). Remember that 巆 is specifically about lofty mountains or deep valleys, not just any high or deep object.

Write 巆

巆

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巆

No, it is primarily found in literary texts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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