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辚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
línthe rumbling of wheelsx, 16 strokes, radical 车, Very Hard
línrumbling of wheelsunknown, 16 strokes, radical 车, Very Hard
lín(lin2) T2
  1. 1the rumbling of wheels
  2. 2rumbling of wheels
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March 24, 2026
(轔)lín(lin2)

The character 辚 (lín) refers to the sound and motion associated with wheels, particularly the rumbling they make when in motion. It is often used in contexts relating to vehicles or any form of transport that relies on wheels, emphasizing movement and sound.

Strokes16RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, vehicles and transportation are significant, especially in the context of rapid urbanization and development. The sound of wheels on roads or tracks is often symbolic of progress and movement in society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a train rumbling down the tracks, its wheels turning round and round. The character 辚 looks like two wheels side by side (the two 'wheel' components), reminding you of the noise they make as they roll. The 'l' sound in 'lín' can be linked to the 'loud' rumbling of the wheels.

Meanings of 辚

lín(lin2)
1the rumbling of wheels
2rumbling of wheels
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About 辚

Simplified
Traditional
16Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 辚

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a train rumbling down the tracks, its wheels turning round and round. The character 辚 looks like two wheels side by side (the two 'wheel' components), reminding you of the noise they make as they roll. The 'l' sound in 'lín' can be linked to the 'loud' rumbling of the wheels.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 辚 with other similar characters, so it's important to pay attention to context. This character is more commonly used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be mindful of its informal nature; it's rarely used in formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

While 辚 is not included in the HSK levels, recognizing it can enhance understanding of more complex characters related to transportation. Students should focus on characters that feature the 'wheel' radical, such as 车 (chē), to build associations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, vehicles and transportation are significant, especially in the context of rapid urbanization and development. The sound of wheels on roads or tracks is often symbolic of progress and movement in society.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 辚 with other characters like 轮 (lún), which also relates to wheels but has different meanings. A common mistake is using 辚 when referring to a bicycle, which would be better described with 轮.

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Pronunciation of 辚

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Etymology of 辚

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 辚

IDS Structure⿰车粦
Full Character
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Che1
left
lin2
right
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Cultural Notes for 辚

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, vehicles and transportation are significant, especially in the context of rapid urbanization and development. The sound of wheels on roads or tracks is often symbolic of progress and movement in society.

Word Family of 辚

Words Containing This Character1
línrumbling of wheels
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辚

You might say: '车轮转动时发出辚辚声' (The wheels make a rumbling sound as they turn).