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

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

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

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AI Study Notes for 巆

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 巆?

Decomposition of 巆

IDS Structure⿰山營
Full Character
=
Shan1
left
ying2
right
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Which of these is a component of 巆?

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Cultural Notes for 巆

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 巆

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