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帀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuitzg, 4 strokes, radical 巾, Very Hard
(za1) T1
  1. 1to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit
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March 24, 2026
(za1)

The character 帀 (zā) means to rotate or revolve, often in the context of making a circular movement or circuit. It can be used to describe the action of turning or going around an object or pathway, commonly found in discussions about machinery, navigation, or even social interactions that involve cycles.

Strokes4RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles is significant, especially in relation to festivals and traditional practices such as the Lunar New Year, which revolves around the lunar calendar. This makes the idea of rotation and circuits particularly relevant in cultural discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spinning top that rotates in circles. The character 帀 has a 'hands-on' feel with the radical '扌' (hand) suggesting action. Picture a hand guiding the top, making it spin smoothly around—a visual reminder of the word's meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 帀

(za1)
1to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit
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About 帀

Simplified
4Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 帀

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a spinning top that rotates in circles. The character 帀 has a 'hands-on' feel with the radical '扌' (hand) suggesting action. Picture a hand guiding the top, making it spin smoothly around—a visual reminder of the word's meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 帀 with similar-looking characters that may have different pronunciations or meanings. It is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts, so when speaking casually, try to use simpler terms. The tone is critical; ensure you pronounce it with a high flat tone, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 帀 is not listed in the HSK, it can be related to other characters at the same level that involve motion or change, such as 转 (zhuǎn) which means 'to turn'. Focus on the context in which 帀 is used, especially in phrases related to movement.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles is significant, especially in relation to festivals and traditional practices such as the Lunar New Year, which revolves around the lunar calendar. This makes the idea of rotation and circuits particularly relevant in cultural discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帀 with 转 (zhuǎn), which also means 'to turn' but is more commonly used. For instance, saying '我想用转来描述' (I want to use 转 to describe) instead of using 帀 can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 帀

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Etymology of 帀

Decomposition of 帀

IDS Structure⿱一巾
Full Character
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yi1
top
jin1
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 帀

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles is significant, especially in relation to festivals and traditional practices such as the Lunar New Year, which revolves around the lunar calendar. This makes the idea of rotation and circuits particularly relevant in cultural discussions.

Word Family of 帀

Words Containing This Character3
circuit
匝道freeway ramp
密密匝匝thick
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Compound Meaning

What does 匝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 帀

You might encounter 帀 in technical contexts, like 帀动 (zā dòng), meaning 'to rotate' or 'to turn'. It’s less common in everyday conversation.