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闃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
alone; quiet, stillzg, 17 strokes, radical 門, Very Hard
(qu4) T4
  1. 1alone; quiet, still
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March 24, 2026
(qu4)

The character 闃 (qù) conveys the meaning of being alone, quiet, or still. It is often used in contexts that describe solitude or a peaceful, undisturbed environment. This character can evoke a sense of calmness and introspection.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, the theme of solitude and quietness is often explored, reflecting the value placed on personal reflection and inner peace. The character 闃 may be used in poems to evoke feelings of tranquility.

Memory Tip

Imagine a quiet, empty room (the character's structure with the radical for 'door' 闩) where you are alone, simply savoring the stillness. The sound 'qù' can remind you of a tranquil lake, where there is no rippling water to disturb the peace.

Meanings of 闃

(qu4)
1alone; quiet, still
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About 闃

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 闃

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a quiet, empty room (the character's structure with the radical for 'door' 闩) where you are alone, simply savoring the stillness. The sound 'qù' can remind you of a tranquil lake, where there is no rippling water to disturb the peace.

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in casual conversation. It is often found in literary or poetic contexts. Learners should be cautious with tone; mispronouncing 'qù' could lead to confusion with other characters like '去' (qù) which means 'to go.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 闃 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be linked to HSK Level 5 words related to emotions or states of being. Students should focus on understanding its nuanced meanings and how it can enhance their descriptive language.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, the theme of solitude and quietness is often explored, reflecting the value placed on personal reflection and inner peace. The character 闃 may be used in poems to evoke feelings of tranquility.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 闃 with similar-sounding characters or misinterpret its meaning as simply 'quiet.' For instance, using it in a casual setting instead of a more common term like 安静 (ānjìng) for 'quiet' can lead to awkwardness.

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Pronunciation of 闃

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Etymology of 闃

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 闃?

Decomposition of 闃

IDS Structure⿵門狊
Full Character
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men2
enclosing
ju2
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 闃?

Write 闃

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Cultural Notes for 闃

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese poetry, the theme of solitude and quietness is often explored, reflecting the value placed on personal reflection and inner peace. The character 闃 may be used in poems to evoke feelings of tranquility.

Word Family of 闃

Words Containing This Character2
quiet
阒寂still闃寂
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Compound Meaning

What does 阒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 闃

While both characters imply quietness, 闃 emphasizes solitude and stillness, whereas 寂 (jì) often conveys a sense of loneliness.