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槤 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
槤liánflail; to threshx, 14 strokes, radical 木
lián(lian2) T2
  1. 1flail; to thresh
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March 24, 2026

槤lián(lian2)

The character 槤 (lián) refers to a tool used in traditional agriculture for threshing, which involves separating grains from the chaff. This term is often used in the context of farming, especially in discussions about harvesting techniques and equipment.

Strokes14Radical木
Cultural Note

Threshing is a significant part of traditional Chinese agriculture, especially before modern machinery was introduced. The usage of tools like 槤 reflects the historical reliance on manual farming techniques and the cultural importance of agriculture in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer using a large flail (槤) to beat the grain, where the left radical 木 (wood) represents the tool made of wood and the right part suggests the action of striking. Picture the sound and motion of the flail to remember the pronunciation 'lián'.

Meanings of 槤

lián(lian2)
1flail; to thresh
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About 槤

槤Simplified
14Strokes
木Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 槤

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using this character, as it is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation. It is primarily used in agricultural contexts, so it's important to pair it with related terms, like 'harvest' or 'grain'. Ensure to pronounce the second tone accurately to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 槤 is not included in the official HSK levels, understanding it can be beneficial for learners focusing on agricultural terminology. Students should connect it with related vocabulary such as 收割 (shōugē, to harvest) and 谷物 (gǔwù, grain) to deepen their comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 槤 with similar characters like 杆 (gǎn, pole) due to the presence of the 木 radical. Remember, 槤 specifically refers to the flail used in threshing, while 杆 is more generic for a pole.

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Pronunciation of 槤

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Etymology of 槤

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

wood

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)連
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Case file: 槤

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half連 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 槤?

Decomposition of 槤

IDS Structure⿰木連
槤Full Character
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木Mu4
left
連lian2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 槤?

How to say flail; to thresh in Chinese

“flail; to thresh” in Chinese is槤lián

The character 槤 (lián) refers to a tool used in traditional agriculture for threshing, which involves separating grains from the chaff. This term is often used in the context of farming, especially in discussions about harvesting techniques and equipment.

When to use 槤

Be cautious when using this character, as it is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation. It is primarily used in agricultural contexts, so it's important to pair it with related terms, like 'harvest' or 'grain'. Ensure to pronounce the second tone accurately to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 槤 with similar characters like 杆 (gǎn, pole) due to the presence of the 木 radical. Remember, 槤 specifically refers to the flail used in threshing, while 杆 is more generic for a pole.

Write 槤

槤

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Word Family of 槤

Words Containing This Character1
梿liánflail槤
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 槤

It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in discussions related to agriculture or historical contexts.

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