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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
軔rènbrakex, 10 strokes, radical 車
rèn(ren4)ren T4
  1. 1brake
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March 24, 2026

軔rèn(ren4)

The character 軔 (rèn) refers to a 'brake', a device used to slow down or stop the motion of a vehicle. It is commonly used in the context of automobiles, bicycles, and various machinery where controlling speed is crucial for safety.

Strokes10Radical車
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, where road safety is highlighted, the concept of braking is integral to discussions about traffic laws and vehicle maintenance, reflecting the importance of safety on the roads.

Memory tip

Imagine a car with a giant 'R' on the brakes. The 'R' stands for 'Reduce speed' - the function of a brake. The character has components related to vehicles (the left radical 車) and stopping (the right part suggesting restraint). Picture a car halting with a loud screech when the brakes are engaged.

Meanings of 軔

rèn(ren4)
1brake
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About 軔

軔Simplified
10Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 軔 in both formal and informal contexts; it is more common in technical discussions or written texts rather than casual conversation. Avoid confusion with similar terms like 停 (tíng) which means 'to stop' in a broader sense. Remember to pronounce it correctly with the right tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 軔 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to vehicles and transportation, such as 車 (chē - car) and 駕駛 (jiàshǐ - to drive). Learners should focus on recognizing it in reading contexts related to driving or automotive discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 軔 with similar terms like 停 (tíng) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, 軔 specifically refers to the brake device, while 停 refers to the action of stopping.

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Etymology of 軔

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)刃
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Origin

軔 = 車 + 刃. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 軔

IDS Structure⿰車刃
軔Full character
=
車che1
left
刃ren4
right
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Parts

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How to say brake in Chinese

“brake” in Chinese is軔rèn

The character 軔 (rèn) refers to a 'brake', a device used to slow down or stop the motion of a vehicle. It is commonly used in the context of automobiles, bicycles, and various machinery where controlling speed is crucial for safety.

When to use 軔

Be mindful of using 軔 in both formal and informal contexts; it is more common in technical discussions or written texts rather than casual conversation. Avoid confusion with similar terms like 停 (tíng) which means 'to stop' in a broader sense. Remember to pronounce it correctly with the right tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 軔 with similar terms like 停 (tíng) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to misunderstandings. Remember, 軔 specifically refers to the brake device, while 停 refers to the action of stopping.

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Word Family of 軔

Words containing this character1
轫rènbrake軔
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Frequently asked questions about 軔

It is pronounced as 'rèn', with a falling tone.

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