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砼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
砼tóngconcreten, 10 strokes, radical 石
砼tóngconcrete (混凝土)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 石
tóng(tong2) T2
  1. 1concrete
  2. 2concrete (混凝土)
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March 24, 2026

砼tóng(tong2)

The character 砼 (tóng) specifically refers to concrete, a composite material used extensively in construction. It's commonly used in both technical contexts related to building and civil engineering, as well as in everyday discussions about construction materials.

Strokes10Radical石
Cultural Note

Concrete (砼) is significant in modern Chinese architecture, reflecting rapid urban development and infrastructure projects. Many iconic buildings in China, such as the Bird's Nest in Beijing, prominently feature concrete in their construction.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant block of concrete (砼) that is as solid as a rock. The character has a stone radical (石) at the bottom, suggesting its sturdy nature. You can remember the pronunciation 'tóng' by thinking of a strong, solid 'tone' that resonates when you hit concrete.

Meanings of 砼

tóng(tong2)
1concrete
2concrete (混凝土)
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About 砼

砼Simplified
10Strokes
石Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 砼 with similar-sounding words or characters. It is used in formal contexts, especially in engineering. Common collocations include 混凝土 (hùnníngtǔ) meaning 'concrete mixture'. Remember that it is often used in the context of construction and civil engineering.

HSK Study Tips

While 砼 is not currently included in the HSK levels, students should focus on related vocabulary such as 建筑 (jiànzhù, 'architecture') and 工程 (gōngchéng, 'engineering'). Understanding these terms can provide a broader context for the use of 砼.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 砼 with other construction-related terms like 水泥 (shuǐní, 'cement'). For example, saying '我需要一些砼来建房子' (I need some concrete to build a house) is correct, but mistakenly using 水泥 in this context would be incorrect as it refers specifically to cement, not the finished product.

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Pronunciation of 砼

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Etymology of 砼

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)仝
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Case file: 砼

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half仝 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 砼?

Decomposition of 砼

IDS Structure⿰石仝
砼Full Character
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石dan4
left
仝tong2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 砼?

How to say concrete in Chinese

“concrete” in Chinese is砼tóng

The character 砼 (tóng) specifically refers to concrete, a composite material used extensively in construction. It's commonly used in both technical contexts related to building and civil engineering, as well as in everyday discussions about construction materials.

When to use 砼

Be cautious not to confuse 砼 with similar-sounding words or characters. It is used in formal contexts, especially in engineering. Common collocations include 混凝土 (hùnníngtǔ) meaning 'concrete mixture'. Remember that it is often used in the context of construction and civil engineering.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 砼 with other construction-related terms like 水泥 (shuǐní, 'cement'). For example, saying '我需要一些砼来建房子' (I need some concrete to build a house) is correct, but mistakenly using 水泥 in this context would be incorrect as it refers specifically to cement, not the finished product.

Write 砼

砼

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Word Family of 砼

Words Containing This Character1
砼tóngconcrete (混凝土)
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Compound Meaning

What does 砼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 砼

It is pronounced as 'tóng'.

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