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隉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
nièchaos, disorderx, 11 strokes, radical 阝, Very Hard
niè(nie4) T4
  1. 1chaos, disorder
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March 24, 2026

niè(nie4)

The character 隉 (niè) refers to chaos or disorder, often used to describe a state of confusion or turmoil. It can apply to various contexts, such as societal upheaval or personal disarray, conveying a lack of organization or clarity.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of chaos often relates to historical events, such as the Cultural Revolution, where societal disorder had profound impacts on daily life and community structures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chaotic scene where people are running in all directions, representing disorder. The character 隉 resembles a shelter (阝) amidst a storm of confusion (乱), helping you remember that it relates to a state of chaos.

Meanings of 隉

niè(nie4)
1chaos, disorder
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About 隉

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 隉

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a chaotic scene where people are running in all directions, representing disorder. The character 隉 resembles a shelter (阝) amidst a storm of confusion (乱), helping you remember that it relates to a state of chaos.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 隉, as mispronunciation could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It's more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation, so be mindful of the register.

HSK Study Tips

While 隉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its meaning can help reinforce the concept of disorder found in HSK Level 4 words like 乱 (luàn). Focus on recognizing its use in descriptive contexts to build vocabulary related to emotions and states.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of chaos often relates to historical events, such as the Cultural Revolution, where societal disorder had profound impacts on daily life and community structures.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 隉 with 乱 (luàn) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '生活很隉' (shēnghuó hěn niè) is incorrect; the correct expression would be '生活很乱' (shēnghuó hěn luàn).

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Pronunciation of 隉

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Etymology of 隉

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 隉?

Decomposition of 隉

IDS Structure⿰阝⿱臼工
Full Character
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yi4
left
jiu4
top
gong1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 隉?

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Cultural Notes for 隉

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the idea of chaos often relates to historical events, such as the Cultural Revolution, where societal disorder had profound impacts on daily life and community structures.

Word Family of 隉

Words Containing This Character1
nièdangerous
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Compound Meaning

What does 陧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 隉

The correct pronunciation is 'niè' with a falling tone.