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磙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
gǔnstone rollern, 15 strokes, radical 石, Very Hard
gǔnrollerunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石, Very Hard
gǔnto level with a rollerunknown, 15 strokes, radical 石, Very Hard
gǔn(gun3) T3
  1. 1stone roller
  2. 2roller
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March 24, 2026

gǔn(gun3)

The character 磙 (gǔn) refers to a stone roller, traditionally used in agriculture for leveling fields or compressing soil. In modern contexts, it can also imply the action of rolling something flat with a cylindrical object. The term is less common in everyday language but may be encountered in discussions about traditional farming techniques or in historical texts.

Strokes15RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, leveling fields with a stone roller was crucial for effective irrigation and crop cultivation, highlighting the importance of farming practices in Chinese history and culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big stone (石) rolling (滚) over a field to flatten it, helping crops grow. The character 磙 has the stone radical (石) on the left, reminding you that it involves a stone roller used in farming.

Meanings of 磙

gǔn(gun3)
1stone roller
2roller
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About 磙

Simplified
15Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 磙

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a big stone (石) rolling (滚) over a field to flatten it, helping crops grow. The character 磙 has the stone radical (石) on the left, reminding you that it involves a stone roller used in farming.

Usage Notes

While 磙 is specific and may not be widely used in contemporary conversation, it is important to understand its agricultural context. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words like 滚 (gǔn), which means 'to roll' in a more general sense. This word is typically used in formal or technical discussions rather than casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 磙 is not included in the HSK levels, it may not be essential for beginner learners. However, understanding this word can enrich your vocabulary related to agriculture, connecting to other words like 土 (tǔ, soil) and 耕 (gēng, to plow). Focus on pronunciation and the context in which it is used.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese agriculture, leveling fields with a stone roller was crucial for effective irrigation and crop cultivation, highlighting the importance of farming practices in Chinese history and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 磙 with 滚, using it incorrectly in sentences like '我把书磙了' (I rolled the book), which should actually use 滚. Remember, 磙 is specifically about stone rollers.

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Pronunciation of 磙

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Etymology of 磙

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

stone

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 磙?

Decomposition of 磙

IDS Structure⿰石衮
Full Character
=
dan4
left
gun3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 磙?

Write 磙

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Grammar Patterns of 磙

磙 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 3 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.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

橄榄被石____碾成了酱。

The olives are crushed to a pulp by stone rollers.

Example Sentences for 磙 (1)

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橄榄被石磙碾成了酱。

gǎn lǎn bèi shí gǔn niǎn chéng le jiàng。

The olives are crushed to a pulp by stone rollers.
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Reorder the Sentence

The olives are crushed to a pulp by stone rollers.

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Cultural Notes for 磙

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese agriculture, leveling fields with a stone roller was crucial for effective irrigation and crop cultivation, highlighting the importance of farming practices in Chinese history and culture.

Word Family of 磙

Words Containing This Character2
石磙stone roller
gǔnroller
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Compound Meaning

What does 石磙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 磙

It is pronounced as gǔn, with a rising tone.