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眷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
juànto take an interest in; to care forn, 11 strokes, radical 目, rank #30076, Very Hard
juànconcernunknown, 11 strokes, radical 目, rank #30076, Very Hard
juànwife and childrenunknown, 11 strokes, radical 目, rank #30076, Very Hard
juànto look fondly onunknown, 11 strokes, radical 目, rank #30076, Very Hard
juàn(juan4) T4
  1. 1to take an interest in; to care for
  2. 2concern
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March 24, 2026
(睠)juàn(juan4)

The character 眷 (juàn) primarily conveys the idea of caring for someone or something, often in a familial or affectionate sense. It is commonly used to describe emotional connections, such as concern for one's family or loved ones, and can also refer to a sense of fondness or attachment.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#30076DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, familial bonds are highly valued, and the concept of 眷 reflects the importance of caring for one's family. This character is often encountered in discussions about loyalty and affection within family units, which are central to Chinese social values.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person gazing fondly at their family (the two dots represent the eyes looking) while the surrounding components suggest warmth and care. The character 眷 looks like two eyes (the 'viewing' aspect) surrounded by the idea of closeness, symbolizing the act of caring deeply for those you love.

Meanings of 眷

juàn(juan4)
1to take an interest in; to care for
2concern
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About 眷

Simplified
Traditional
11Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 眷

Quick Contrast

眷 (juàn) vs 爱 (ài) — choose 眷 for a sense of familial care or concern, while 爱 is more general for love or affection.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person gazing fondly at their family (the two dots represent the eyes looking) while the surrounding components suggest warmth and care. The character 眷 looks like two eyes (the 'viewing' aspect) surrounded by the idea of closeness, symbolizing the act of caring deeply for those you love.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 眷 with similar-sounding characters like 选 (xuǎn, to choose), as they have different meanings and uses. This character is more formal and typically used in written contexts, while in spoken language, simpler terms for 'care' may be preferred. Common collocations include 眷顾 (juàn gù, to take care of) and 眷恋 (juàn liàn, to be fond of).

HSK Study Tips

Although 眷 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance comprehension of family-related discussions. Students at HSK Level 4 should focus on the emotional and familial contexts of vocabulary related to care and concern.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, familial bonds are highly valued, and the concept of 眷 reflects the importance of caring for one's family. This character is often encountered in discussions about loyalty and affection within family units, which are central to Chinese social values.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 眷 by confusing it with similar characters, leading to incorrect phrases such as 眷心 (which is incorrect). Instead, focus on using the term in appropriate contexts related to care and affection.

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Pronunciation of 眷

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Etymology of 眷

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

eye

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 眷?

Decomposition of 眷

IDS Structure⿱龹目
Full Character
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quan3
top
mu4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 眷?

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Grammar Patterns of 眷

眷 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Complete the Sentence

巡官客客气气告辞了女____们.

The sergeant took a polite leave of the ladies.

Example Sentences for 眷 (1)

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巡官客客气气告辞了女眷们.

xún guān kè kè qì qì gào cí le nǚ juàn mén.

The sergeant took a polite leave of the ladies.

Cultural Notes for 眷

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, familial bonds are highly valued, and the concept of 眷 reflects the importance of caring for one's family. This character is often encountered in discussions about loyalty and affection within family units, which are central to Chinese social values.

Word Family of 眷

Words Containing This Character15
眷顾to care for眷顧
眷恋to miss眷戀
juànto care about
眷属family member眷屬
家眷one's wife and children
有情人终成眷属love will find a way (idiom)有情人終成眷屬
终成眷属love will find a way (idiom)終成眷屬
眷念to think fondly of
女眷womenfolk
亲眷relatives親眷
内眷womenfolk內眷
眷爱to love眷愛
眷注to think fondly of sb眷註
眷怀to miss眷懷
眷眷之心nostalgia
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Compound Meaning

What does 眷顾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 眷

In a family context, 眷 refers to the care and affection one has towards family members, indicating a deep emotional connection.