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缊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
缊yūntangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confusedzg, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yūngenerative forceunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yūnhempunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yūnorange colorunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yūnmysteriousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yùntangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confusedzg, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yùngenerative forceunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yùnhempunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yùnorange colorunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
缊yùnmysteriousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 纟
yūn(yun1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1tangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confused
  2. 2generative force
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March 24, 2026

缊(縕)yūn(yun1)

The character 缊 (yūn) primarily refers to tangled hemp or raveled silk, symbolizing something that is confused or unclear. It can also describe a vague or mysterious quality, often conveying a sense of complexity or entanglement in various contexts.

Strokes12Radical纟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, textiles like silk have historically been valued, and the quality of silk can symbolize clarity versus confusion. The concept of entanglement also reflects philosophical ideas about life's complexities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ball of tangled, green hemp fibers representing confusion. The character 缊 resembles a tangled mass, with the radical for 'silk' suggesting its relation to textiles. Think of 'yūn' as 'you' trying to untangle a messy knot, emphasizing the difficulty and vagueness of the task.

Meanings of 缊

yūn(yun1)
primary
1tangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confused
2generative force
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About 缊

缊Simplified
縕Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 缊 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation and tone, as 'yūn' can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Typical collocations include phrases related to confusion or complexity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 缊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your grasp of words related to textiles and confusion. Focus on its components and how they relate to other HSK words that include the silk radical, like '绳' (shéng) meaning rope.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 缊 with similar characters like '云' (yún, meaning cloud). Make sure to focus on the silk radical and remember its pronunciation to avoid mix-ups.

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Pronunciation of 缊

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Etymology of 缊

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

silk

Semantic (meaning)纟
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Phonetic (sound)昷
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Case file: 缊

  1. 1The meaning half纟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half昷 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysilk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 缊?

Decomposition of 缊

IDS Structure⿰纟昷
缊Full Character
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纟si1
left
昷wen1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 缊?

How to say tangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confused in Chinese

“tangled hemp, raveled silk; vague, confused” in Chinese is缊yūn

The character 缊 (yūn) primarily refers to tangled hemp or raveled silk, symbolizing something that is confused or unclear. It can also describe a vague or mysterious quality, often conveying a sense of complexity or entanglement in various contexts.

When to use 缊

While 缊 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation and tone, as 'yūn' can be confused with other similar-sounding words. Typical collocations include phrases related to confusion or complexity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 缊 with similar characters like '云' (yún, meaning cloud). Make sure to focus on the silk radical and remember its pronunciation to avoid mix-ups.

Write 缊

缊

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Word Family of 缊

Words Containing This Character1
缊yūnhemp縕
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Compound Meaning

What does 缊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 缊

It typically refers to tangled fabrics like hemp or silk, but can also imply a sense of confusion or vagueness.

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