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硐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
硐dòngcave; chamber; pitg, 11 strokes, radical 石, rank #69057, Very Hard
硐dònggrindunknown, 11 strokes, radical 石, rank #69057, Very Hard
硐tóngcave; chamber; pitg, 11 strokes, radical 石, rank #69057, Very Hard
硐tónggrindunknown, 11 strokes, radical 石, rank #69057, Very Hard
dòng(dong4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1cave; chamber; pit
  2. 2grind
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March 24, 2026

硐dòng(dong4)

The character 硐 (dòng) refers to a chamber or cavity, often in the context of a cave or pit. It can also imply a space used for grinding or as a variant of 洞 (dòng), meaning 'hole' or 'cave.' This term is more commonly used in geological or construction contexts.

Strokes11Radical石Frequency#69057DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, caves (洞) are often associated with natural beauty and historical significance, such as the famous caves at Dunhuang that house ancient art. The concept of chambers or pits can also relate to traditional practices like mining.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep pit where the ground is so soft that it resembles a cave (洞). The left side of 硐 looks like a mountain, hinting at underground caves, while the right side resembles a 'd' sound, helping you remember the pronunciation as 'dòng.' Picture a 'dough' pit where you grind things down!

Meanings of 硐

dòng(dong4)
primary
1cave; chamber; pit
2grind
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About 硐

硐Simplified
11Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 硐 with 洞, using them interchangeably; however, 硐 has a more specific meaning related to chambers or pits. It is more commonly seen in technical or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 硐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to other HSK words that refer to natural features or geological terms. Focus on recognizing the character in context, especially when reading about geography or construction.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 硐 when they mean 洞, thinking they are interchangeable; for example, saying '我们去硐里玩' (Wǒmen qù dòng lǐ wán) instead of '我们去洞里玩' (Wǒmen qù dòng lǐ wán). Always check the context to ensure the correct term is used.

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Pronunciation of 硐

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Etymology of 硐

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

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)同
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Case file: 硐

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 硐

IDS Structure⿰石同
硐Full Character
=
石dan4
left
同tong2
right
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How to say cave; chamber; pit in Chinese

“cave; chamber; pit” in Chinese is硐dòng

The character 硐 (dòng) refers to a chamber or cavity, often in the context of a cave or pit. It can also imply a space used for grinding or as a variant of 洞 (dòng), meaning 'hole' or 'cave.' This term is more commonly used in geological or construction contexts.

When to use 硐

Learners often confuse 硐 with 洞, using them interchangeably; however, 硐 has a more specific meaning related to chambers or pits. It is more commonly seen in technical or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 硐 when they mean 洞, thinking they are interchangeable; for example, saying '我们去硐里玩' (Wǒmen qù dòng lǐ wán) instead of '我们去洞里玩' (Wǒmen qù dòng lǐ wán). Always check the context to ensure the correct term is used.

Write 硐

硐

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Word Family of 硐

Words Containing This Character1
硐dòngcave
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硐

It is pronounced as 'dòng'.

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