any of three 10-day division of the month (during Tang dynasty)
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #47152, Very Hard
浣
huàn
Taiwan pr. [huan3]
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #47152, Very Hard
浣
huàn
also pr. [wan3]
unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #47152, Very Hard
huàn(huan4) T4
1to wash, to rinse
2any of three 10-day division of the month (during Tang dynasty)
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March 24, 2026
浣huàn(huan4)
The character 浣 (huàn) primarily means 'to wash' or 'to rinse.' It is commonly used in contexts related to cleansing items such as clothes or hands. This character also has historical significance, referring to a specific period in the lunar calendar during the Tang dynasty.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#47152DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the act of washing was often associated with purity and cleanliness, which held significant importance in cultural practices, including traditional festivals where washing rituals were observed.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river (氵, water radical) where you wash your clothes. The sound 'huàn' can be remembered by thinking of 'washing' away dirt, as the water flows over your clothes, making them clean.
Meanings of 浣
huàn(huan4)
1to wash, to rinse
2any of three 10-day division of the month (during Tang dynasty)
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About 浣
浣Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浣
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a river (氵, water radical) where you wash your clothes. The sound 'huàn' can be remembered by thinking of 'washing' away dirt, as the water flows over your clothes, making them clean.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse 浣 with 洗 (xǐ), which also means 'to wash' but is more general. 浣 is more specific and often used in literary contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as similar sounding characters can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Though 浣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other HSK words related to washing, like 洗 (xǐ). Focus on recognizing characters with the water radical, as it often indicates actions related to washing.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, the act of washing was often associated with purity and cleanliness, which held significant importance in cultural practices, including traditional festivals where washing rituals were observed.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浣 with 洗 (xǐ) and may use it interchangeably in casual conversation. For example, saying 浣手 (huàn shǒu) instead of 洗手 (xǐ shǒu) to mean 'wash hands' is incorrect; it is more appropriate to use 洗 in this context.
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Cultural Notes for 浣
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In ancient China, the act of washing was often associated with purity and cleanliness, which held significant importance in cultural practices, including traditional festivals where washing rituals were observed.
Word Family of 浣
Words Containing This Character2
浣熊raccoon (Procyon lotor)
浣huànto wash
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浣
While both mean 'to wash,' 浣 is more specific and often used in literary contexts, while 洗 is more common in everyday conversation.
Yes, it can, but it tends to appear more in written language or classical literature rather than in everyday speech.
You can think of it as 'huàn' for 'wash,' and associate it with the sound of water flowing.
