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蕴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蕴yùnto accumulatev, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnto hold in storev, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnto containv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnto gather togetherv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnto collectv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùndepthv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùninner strengthv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnprofundityv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
蕴yùnto collect, to gather, to store; profoundv, 15 strokes, radical 艹, rank #46400, Very Hard
yùn(yun4)yun T4
  1. 1to accumulate
  2. 2to hold in store
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March 24, 2026

蕴(蘊)yùn(yun4)

The character 蕴 (yùn) refers to the act of accumulating, gathering, or storing something over time. It often conveys a sense of depth, inner strength, and profundity, suggesting that what is collected has significant value or meaning beneath the surface. This term is commonly used in contexts related to knowledge, wisdom, and natural resources.

Strokes15Radical艹Frequency#46400DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese philosophy, the concept of 蕴 is often associated with the idea of inner strength and wisdom, suggesting that true knowledge is not just about surface-level information but involves deeper understanding and contemplation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep reservoir (the character 蕴 has a radical related to plants, indicating growth) filled with precious gems that have been collected over time. The pronunciation 'yùn' sounds like 'yawn,' as if you are discovering the profound treasures lying deep within, waiting to be revealed.

Meanings of 蕴

yùn(yun4)
1to accumulate
2to hold in store
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About 蕴

蕴Simplified
蘊Traditional
15Strokes
艹Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#46400Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蕴

Quick Contrast

蕴 (yùn) vs 积 (jī) — use 蕴 when emphasizing depth and significance in accumulation, while 积 focuses more on the act of gathering without the same connotation of profundity.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 蕴 with similar characters like 存 (cún), which means 'to store' but lacks the depth connotation. It's important to use 蕴 in contexts that imply not just storage, but also accumulation of knowledge or insights. The character is more formal, often found in literary texts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蕴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to other words about accumulation and depth, such as 深 (shēn, deep) or 知识 (zhīshi, knowledge). Students at higher levels should focus on understanding its nuanced meanings in literary and philosophical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 蕴 in casual contexts where simpler words like 存 (cún) would suffice. For example, saying '我把书蕴在桌子上' ('I store the book on the table') is incorrect; instead, use '我把书放在桌子上' ('I put the book on the table').

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Etymology of 蕴

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
+
Phonetic (sound)缊
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Origin

蕴 = 艹 + 缊. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蕴

IDS Structure⿱艹缊
蕴Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
缊yun1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to accumulate in Chinese

“to accumulate” in Chinese is蕴yùn

The character 蕴 (yùn) refers to the act of accumulating, gathering, or storing something over time. It often conveys a sense of depth, inner strength, and profundity, suggesting that what is collected has significant value or meaning beneath the surface. This term is commonly used in contexts related to knowledge, wisdom, and natural resources.

When to use 蕴

Learners often confuse 蕴 with similar characters like 存 (cún), which means 'to store' but lacks the depth connotation. It's important to use 蕴 in contexts that imply not just storage, but also accumulation of knowledge or insights. The character is more formal, often found in literary texts.

蕴 or something close to it

蕴 (yùn) vs 积 (jī) — use 蕴 when emphasizing depth and significance in accumulation, while 积 focuses more on the act of gathering without the same connotation of profundity.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 蕴 in casual contexts where simpler words like 存 (cún) would suffice. For example, saying '我把书蕴在桌子上' ('I store the book on the table') is incorrect; instead, use '我把书放在桌子上' ('I put the book on the table').

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Grammar Patterns of 蕴

蕴 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 9 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.

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当谷物在田间茎秤上正在成熟时就____藏着一定的危险.

A certain risk is involved when cereal grains are maturing in the field on the stalk.

Example Sentences for 蕴 (1)

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当谷物在田间茎秤上正在成熟时就蕴藏着一定的危险.

dāng gǔ wù zài tián jiān jīng chèng shàng zhèng zài chéng shú shí jiù yùn cáng zháo yī dìng de wēi xiǎn.

A certain risk is involved when cereal grains are maturing in the field on the stalk.

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Word Family of 蕴

Words Containing This Character15
蕴含to contain蘊含
蕴藏yùncángto hold in store蘊藏
底蕴dǐyùninside information底蘊
蕴涵yùnhánto contain蘊涵
蕴yùnto accumulate蘊
意蕴inner meaning意蘊
蕴藏量reserves蘊藏量
蕴藉implicit蘊藉
蕴结bottled up蘊結
蕴蓄latent蘊蓄
含蕴to contain含蘊
富蕴县Fuyun county in Altay prefecture 阿勒泰地區|阿勒泰地区[A​lè​tài​dì​qū], Xinjiang富蘊縣
富蕴Fuyun county in Altay prefecture 阿勒泰地區|阿勒泰地区[A​lè​tài​dì​qū], Xinjiang富蘊
风流蕴藉temperate and refined風流蘊藉
蕴聚to contain蘊聚
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Words with 蕴

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蕴

While both imply accumulation, 蕴 emphasizes depth and inner significance, often in a philosophical context, whereas 积累 focuses more on the act of accumulating without the same depth connotation.

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