HSK 7, zg, 6 strokes, radical 日, rank #28103, Very Hard
旬
xún
ten years
HSK 7, zg, 6 strokes, radical 日, rank #28103, Very Hard
旬
xún
full period
HSK 7, zg, 6 strokes, radical 日, rank #28103, Very Hard
旬
xún
ten-day period; period of time
HSK 7, zg, 6 strokes, radical 日, rank #28103, Very Hard
xún(xun2) T2
1ten days
2ten years
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March 24, 2026
旬xún(xun2)
旬 (xún) refers to a period of ten days, commonly used to denote a specific time frame in calendars or schedules. It can also imply a decade (ten years), highlighting its use in temporal contexts. This character is often encountered in discussions about time management or traditional Chinese calendars.
Strokes6Radical日Frequency#28103DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the calendar is divided into 10-day periods, known as '旬', which are significant for agricultural activities and festivals. This reflects the importance of precise timekeeping in farming societies.
Memory Tip
Imagine a calendar split into three sections of ten days each. The character 旬 looks like a person (亻) standing next to a 'ten' (十), symbolizing a full period of ten days. Picture this person organizing their time effectively within those ten-day segments.
Meanings of 旬
xún(xun2)
1ten days
2ten years
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About 旬
旬Simplified
6Strokes
日Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#28103Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 旬
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 旬 with similar time-related characters like 月 (month) or 年 (year). It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in written Chinese. Common collocations include '旬报' (ten-day report) and '旬刊' (ten-day publication).
HSK Study Tips
Although not included in HSK levels, understanding 旬 can enhance your grasp of time-related vocabulary, especially in HSK 3 or 4. Focus on its use in temporal expressions, and practice with phrases that involve days and weeks.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 旬 with similar characters like 星期 (week) or 月 (month), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我在这个旬去旅行' (I will travel during this week) should be corrected to '我在这个星期去旅行' (I will travel this week).
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Originally a pictograph of an earthworm, now written as 螾, used here since the word for earthworm sounded similar to 旬. Later the meaning component (日) was added.
Originally a pictograph of an earthworm, now written as 螾, used here since the word for earthworm sounded similar to 旬. Later the meaning component (日) was added.
1The giveawayA cycle 勹 of ten days 日; a traditional week
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 旬?
Decomposition of 旬
IDS Structure⿹勹日
旬Full Character
=
勹bao1
enclosing
日Ri4
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 旬?
How to say ten days in Chinese
“ten days” in Chinese is旬xún
旬 (xún) refers to a period of ten days, commonly used to denote a specific time frame in calendars or schedules. It can also imply a decade (ten years), highlighting its use in temporal contexts. This character is often encountered in discussions about time management or traditional Chinese calendars.
When to use 旬
Be careful not to confuse 旬 with similar time-related characters like 月 (month) or 年 (year). It is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in written Chinese. Common collocations include '旬报' (ten-day report) and '旬刊' (ten-day publication).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 旬 with similar characters like 星期 (week) or 月 (month), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我在这个旬去旅行' (I will travel during this week) should be corrected to '我在这个星期去旅行' (I will travel this week).
Write 旬
旬
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Grammar Patterns of 旬
旬 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
现在是11月中____，天气寒冷而且经常有雾。
It was now the middle of November, cold and often foggy.
