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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
雝yōngpool, marsh; harmonyx, 18 strokes, radical 隹
yōng(yong1)yong T1
  1. 1pool, marsh; harmony
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March 24, 2026

雝yōng(yong1)

The character 雝 (yōng) refers to a harmonious gathering or a pool of water, often associated with marshy areas. It conveys a sense of tranquility and unity, commonly used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of natural harmony.

Strokes18Radical隹
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the imagery of water often symbolizes peace and unity, making 雝 a fitting term for traditional landscapes and themes in classical literature.

Memory tip

Imagine a peaceful pool of water (雝) where ducks gather harmoniously. The top part (雨) represents rain, indicating water, while the bottom (共) suggests togetherness, reinforcing the idea of a gathering in harmony.

Meanings of 雝

yōng(yong1)
1pool, marsh; harmony
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About 雝

雝Simplified
18Strokes
隹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

雝 is used mostly in literary or poetic contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters, like 融 (róng), which means 'to melt' or 'to blend.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 雝 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 5 words related to nature and harmony, like 和 (hé) meaning 'harmony' or 安 (ān) meaning 'peaceful.' Focus on recognizing its literary use in texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 雝 with similar characters like 雲 (yún, cloud) or 鳳 (fèng, phoenix). For example, saying 雝 instead of 雲 when referring to 'clouds' would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 雝

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Phonetic (sound)邕
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Origin

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Decomposition of 雝

IDS Structure⿰邕隹
雝Full character
=
邕Yong1
left
隹zhui1
right
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Parts

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How to say pool, marsh; harmony in Chinese

“pool, marsh; harmony” in Chinese is雝yōng

The character 雝 (yōng) refers to a harmonious gathering or a pool of water, often associated with marshy areas. It conveys a sense of tranquility and unity, commonly used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of natural harmony.

When to use 雝

雝 is used mostly in literary or poetic contexts, so it may not be suitable for everyday conversation. Be cautious with its tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters, like 融 (róng), which means 'to melt' or 'to blend.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 雝 with similar characters like 雲 (yún, cloud) or 鳳 (fèng, phoenix). For example, saying 雝 instead of 雲 when referring to 'clouds' would be incorrect.

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Word Family of 雝

Words containing this character7
雍yōngsurname Yong
雍容natural
雍正Yongzheng, reign name of Qing emperor (1722-1735)
悬雍垂uvula (biology)懸雍垂
纳雍县Nayong county in Bijie prefecture 畢節地區|毕节地区[Bì​jié​dì​qū], Guizhou納雍縣
纳雍Nayong county in Bijie prefecture 畢節地區|毕节地区[Bì​jié​dì​qū], Guizhou納雍
邵雍Shao Yong (1011-1077), Northern Song poet and Rationalist scholar 理學家|理学家
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Frequently asked questions about 雝

雝 is primarily used in literary contexts and is not commonly found in everyday speech.

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