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攛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
攛cuānrush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throwx, 21 strokes, radical 扌
cuān(cuan1) T1
  1. 1rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw
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March 24, 2026

攛cuān(cuan1)

The character 攛 (cuān) conveys the idea of rushing or hurrying, often associated with stirring up or urging someone or something. It can also imply a sense of throwing or flinging, emphasizing a quick motion. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes21Radical扌
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of stirring or urging is often linked to the preparation of food, especially in communal dining, where participation is encouraged. This reflects the importance of community and shared experiences in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person in a hurry, flinging their belongings into a bag while urging their friends to keep up. The character 攛 resembles a person throwing something with the left side (the radical for 'to move' or 'to go') representing motion, while the right side suggests action.

Meanings of 攛

cuān(cuan1)
1rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw
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About 攛

攛Simplified
21Strokes
扌Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 攛 with similar characters that denote different types of motion. It is used more in formal contexts, so be mindful of the setting when using it. Common collocations include 攛动 (cuān dòng, to stir up) or 攛起 (cuān qǐ, to fling up).

HSK Study Tips

While 攛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more complex texts. Focus on characters with similar meanings or radicals, as this will help reinforce your knowledge of motion-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 攛 with 改 (gǎi, to change), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要去攛这个问题' (I want to rush this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我想要去解决这个问题' (I want to solve this problem).

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Pronunciation of 攛

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Etymology of 攛

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

Semantic (meaning)扌
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Phonetic (sound)竄
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Case file: 攛

  1. 1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half竄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhand
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 攛

IDS Structure⿰扌竄
攛Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
竄cuan4
right
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How to say rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw in Chinese

“rush, hurry; to stir up, to urge; to fling, to throw” in Chinese is攛cuān

The character 攛 (cuān) conveys the idea of rushing or hurrying, often associated with stirring up or urging someone or something. It can also imply a sense of throwing or flinging, emphasizing a quick motion. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 攛

Learners often confuse 攛 with similar characters that denote different types of motion. It is used more in formal contexts, so be mindful of the setting when using it. Common collocations include 攛动 (cuān dòng, to stir up) or 攛起 (cuān qǐ, to fling up).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 攛 with 改 (gǎi, to change), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要去攛这个问题' (I want to rush this problem) is incorrect; it should be '我想要去解决这个问题' (I want to solve this problem).

Write 攛

攛

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Word Family of 攛

Words Containing This Character2
撺掇to urge sb on攛掇
撺cuānrush攛
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 攛

While 攛 specifically indicates a hurried or flinging motion, other characters like 投 (tóu, to throw) may not carry the same sense of urgency.

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