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氳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
yūnprosperity; the breath of life; the spirit of harmonyzg, 14 strokes, radical 气, Very Hard
yūn(yun1) T1
  1. 1prosperity; the breath of life; the spirit of harmony
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March 24, 2026
yūn(yun1)

The character 氳 (yūn) refers to a sense of prosperity and vitality, often associated with the breath of life and harmony in one's spirit. It is used in contexts that emphasize well-being and a harmonious existence, reflecting a balance in life and good fortune.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, harmony (和谐) is a vital principle, often emphasized in philosophy and social interactions. The character 氳 embodies this ideal, connecting to traditional beliefs about health and prosperity in life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle breeze (the breath of life) blowing through a lush, green valley where everything thrives. The character 氳 resembles a wavy line of air, symbolizing that life-giving breath, while the pronunciation 'yūn' sounds like 'yawn', which we do when we take a deep breath.

Meanings of 氳

yūn(yun1)
1prosperity; the breath of life; the spirit of harmony
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About 氳

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 氳

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a gentle breeze (the breath of life) blowing through a lush, green valley where everything thrives. The character 氳 resembles a wavy line of air, symbolizing that life-giving breath, while the pronunciation 'yūn' sounds like 'yawn', which we do when we take a deep breath.

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, ensuring the correct tone to convey the intended meaning. Common collocations include phrases related to prosperity and harmony.

HSK Study Tips

Although 氳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to themes of harmony and prosperity found in HSK levels 3 and 4. Students should focus on recognizing its components and how they connect to cultural concepts in Chinese.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, harmony (和谐) is a vital principle, often emphasized in philosophy and social interactions. The character 氳 embodies this ideal, connecting to traditional beliefs about health and prosperity in life.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 氳 with similar characters like 恩 (ēn), which means grace or favor. Ensure you remember the distinct meaning and context of each character, for example, using 氳 to talk about prosperity rather than favor.

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Pronunciation of 氳

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Etymology of 氳

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 氳?

Decomposition of 氳

IDS Structure⿹气⿱囚皿
Full Character
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qi4
enclosing
qiu2
top
min3
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 氳

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, harmony (和谐) is a vital principle, often emphasized in philosophy and social interactions. The character 氳 embodies this ideal, connecting to traditional beliefs about health and prosperity in life.

Word Family of 氳

Words Containing This Character2
yūnheavy atmosphere
氤氲dense (of smoke, mist)氤氳
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Compound Meaning

What does 氲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 氳

You might say '生活中要有氳' (In life, there must be harmony) to express the importance of a balanced life.