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砘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
砘dùna kind of farm toolv, 9 strokes, radical 石
dùn(dun4) T4
  1. 1a kind of farm tool
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March 24, 2026

砘dùn(dun4)

The character 砘 (dùn) refers to a specific type of farm tool traditionally used in agricultural practices. It is often associated with the act of breaking or plowing soil, making it essential in farming contexts, especially in rural areas.

Strokes9Radical石
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, tools like the 砘 were vital for preparing fields for planting. This reflects the historical importance of farming in Chinese society and the value placed on agricultural efficiency.

Memory Tip

Imagine a heavy stone tool (the character 砘 resembles a stone) used to crush the earth. The pronunciation 'dùn' sounds like 'dun,' which you can visualize as a farmer 'dun'king away at hard soil with this tool.

Meanings of 砘

dùn(dun4)
1a kind of farm tool
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About 砘

砘Simplified
9Strokes
石Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 砘

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 砘 is quite specific and may not be widely recognized outside agricultural contexts. It is more commonly used in formal or technical discussions about farming tools. Avoid confusing it with more general terms for tools or farming.

HSK Study Tips

While 砘 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of agricultural terms in Chinese. Focus on recognizing similar characters related to farming to expand your vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 砘 with more general tools like 锄 (chú, hoe) or 工具 (gōngjù, tool). Remember that 砘 specifically denotes a type of stone tool used in agriculture.

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Etymology of 砘

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

stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)屯
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Case file: 砘

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half屯 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 砘?

Decomposition of 砘

IDS Structure⿰石屯
砘Full Character
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石dan4
left
屯tun2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 砘?

How to say a kind of farm tool in Chinese

“a kind of farm tool” in Chinese is砘dùn

The character 砘 (dùn) refers to a specific type of farm tool traditionally used in agricultural practices. It is often associated with the act of breaking or plowing soil, making it essential in farming contexts, especially in rural areas.

When to use 砘

Be mindful that 砘 is quite specific and may not be widely recognized outside agricultural contexts. It is more commonly used in formal or technical discussions about farming tools. Avoid confusing it with more general terms for tools or farming.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 砘 with more general tools like 锄 (chú, hoe) or 工具 (gōngjù, tool). Remember that 砘 specifically denotes a type of stone tool used in agriculture.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砘

It is primarily used as a farm tool for breaking and plowing soil.

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