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March 24, 2026
豌wān(wan1)
The character 豌 (wān) refers specifically to peas, a type of legume that is commonly used in various cuisines. In Chinese cooking, peas are often included in stir-fries, soups, and as a side dish. This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing food or agriculture.
Strokes15Radical豆Frequency#95088DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, peas are not only a staple food but also symbolize prosperity and fertility. They are often featured in dishes during festivals to convey good fortune.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big green pea rolling down a hill, making a 'wān' sound as it goes. The character 豌 has a 'bean' radical, which visually connects to its meaning as a type of legume. Picture a pea with a tiny umbrella, sheltering it from the rain, reinforcing its importance in Chinese cuisine.
Meanings of 豌
wān(wan1)
1peas
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Quick Contrast
豌 (wān, pea) vs 豆 (dòu, bean) — use 豌 for specific reference to peas, while 豆 refers to beans in general.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big green pea rolling down a hill, making a 'wān' sound as it goes. The character 豌 has a 'bean' radical, which visually connects to its meaning as a type of legume. Picture a pea with a tiny umbrella, sheltering it from the rain, reinforcing its importance in Chinese cuisine.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 豌 with similar characters like 豆 (dòu), which refers to beans in general. It's important to use 豌 specifically for peas. The character is often used in culinary contexts, so familiarize yourself with related food vocabulary to enhance your fluency.
HSK Study Tips
Although 豌 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to level 2-3 words like 食物 (shíwù, food) and 蔬菜 (shūcài, vegetables). Focus on pronunciation and recognizing it in menus or recipes to make it practical for everyday conversation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, peas are not only a staple food but also symbolize prosperity and fertility. They are often featured in dishes during festivals to convey good fortune.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 豌 with other legume characters like 豆 (dòu). For example, saying '我喜欢豆' (wǒ xǐhuān dòu) when they mean 'I like peas' is incorrect; the correct expression is '我喜欢豌' (wǒ xǐhuān wān).
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Grammar Patterns of 豌
豌 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
我选了些简单的：____豆米饭和夹肉面包。
I picked on simple things — rice and peas, meat and bread.
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.
4
香豌豆沿向上蔓生.
xiāng wān dòu yán xiàng shàng màn shēng.
The sweet peas are twisting up the canes.
5
我们喝了一碗非常咸的豌豆火腿汤.
wǒ mén hē le yī wǎn fēi cháng xián de wān dòu huǒ tuǐ tāng.
We have a bowl of very salty pea and ham soup.
6
他开始把豌豆荚倒进锅中.
tā kāi shǐ bǎ wān dòu jiá dǎo jìn guō zhōng.
He started tipping the pea pods into a pan.
Cultural Notes for 豌
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, peas are not only a staple food but also symbolize prosperity and fertility. They are often featured in dishes during festivals to convey good fortune.
Word Family of 豌
Words Containing This Character4
豌豆pea (Pisum sativum)
豌wānpeas
香豌豆sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
豌豆象pea weevil
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 豌
It is pronounced as 'wān' with a high-level tone.
Yes, in addition to regular green peas, you may encounter varieties like snow peas and split peas, each used in different dishes.
Generally, 豌 is used literally to refer to peas and is not commonly used metaphorically.
