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March 24, 2026
郡jùn(jun4)
The character 郡 (jùn) refers to an administrative division in China, commonly translated as 'county' or 'district.' It is used in both historical and contemporary contexts to denote regions or jurisdictions within a larger province, often serving as a local government unit.
Strokes9Radical阝Frequency#3000DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In ancient China, 郡 were significant local governance units that played essential roles in administration and taxation. Understanding this term provides insight into China's historical bureaucratic system and how it shaped modern administrative divisions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'giant' (the sound 'jùn' is similar to 'giant') overseeing a 'county' (the meaning of 郡). Visualize this giant standing on a map, pointing to different regions, symbolizing the governance of various counties.
Meanings of 郡
jùn(jun4)
1county, region, administrative division
2canton
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About 郡
郡Simplified
9Strokes
阝Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
县 (xiàn) - use 郡 (jùn) for historical or formal contexts, while 县 (xiàn) is more common in modern usage.
Usage Notes
郡 is typically used in more formal contexts related to geography and governance. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with 省 (shěng, province) when referring to larger regions, as 郡 denotes a smaller administrative area. Be cautious with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 郡 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for HSK 4-6 learners who are studying topics related to geography and governance. Focus on recognizing it in historical texts and administrative language, as it may appear in context with other geographic terms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 郡 with other administrative terms like 县 (xiàn) and 省 (shěng). For instance, using 郡 to describe a province is incorrect; the correct term would be 省 (shěng).
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Phonosemantic compound. 阝 represents the meaning and 君 represents the sound.
1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
2The sound half君 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayplace
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 郡?
Decomposition of 郡
IDS Structure⿰君阝
郡Full Character
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君jun1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say county, region, administrative division in Chinese
“county, region, administrative division” in Chinese is郡jùn
The character 郡 (jùn) refers to an administrative division in China, commonly translated as 'county' or 'district.' It is used in both historical and contemporary contexts to denote regions or jurisdictions within a larger province, often serving as a local government unit.
When to use 郡
郡 is typically used in more formal contexts related to geography and governance. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with 省 (shěng, province) when referring to larger regions, as 郡 denotes a smaller administrative area. Be cautious with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone.
郡 or something close to it
县 (xiàn) - use 郡 (jùn) for historical or formal contexts, while 县 (xiàn) is more common in modern usage.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 郡 with other administrative terms like 县 (xiàn) and 省 (shěng). For instance, using 郡 to describe a province is incorrect; the correct term would be 省 (shěng).
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Grammar Patterns of 郡
郡 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). It carries 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
昨天南约克____法院准予他获得保释。
He was yesterday given bail by South Yorkshire magistrates.
Example Sentences for 郡 (10)
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1
昨天南约克郡法院准予他获得保释。
zuó tiān nán yuē kè jùn fǎ yuàn zhǔn yú tā huò dé bǎo shì。
He was yesterday given bail by South Yorkshire magistrates.
2
什罗普郡的风景也对欧文产生了影响。
shí luó pǔ jùn de fēng jǐng yě duì ōu wén chǎn shēng le yǐng xiǎng。
The Shropshire landscape was an influence on Owen too.
