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韫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
韫yùnto contain; to hide, to concealg, 13 strokes, radical 韦
韫yùncontainunknown, 13 strokes, radical 韦
yùn(yun4)yun T4
  1. 1to contain; to hide, to conceal
  2. 2contain
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March 24, 2026

韫(韞)yùn(yun4)

The character 韫 (yùn) means 'to contain' or 'to hide.' It is often used in contexts where something is concealed or kept within, such as emotions or objects. This character conveys a sense of preservation and discretion, making it suitable for both physical and abstract meanings.

Strokes13Radical韦
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the idea of concealing one's true feelings is often regarded as a virtue, reflecting the value placed on harmony and discretion in interpersonal relationships. This ties into the concept of 'face' (面子 miànzi), where maintaining a composed exterior is important.

Memory Tip

Imagine a treasure chest (representing 'contain') that has a hidden lock (representing 'to hide'). The character 韫 has the radical for sound (音) which you can think of as the secret sounds of treasures being whispered inside the chest. The pronunciation 'yùn' can sound like 'yonder,' as in something that is hidden away yonder.

Meanings of 韫

yùn(yun4)
1to contain; to hide, to conceal
2contain
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About 韫

韫Simplified
韞Traditional
13Strokes
韦Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

The character is more formal and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation; it's often found in literary or academic texts. Be cautious of the tone; a common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that change the meaning significantly. It often collocates with terms related to emotions or objects being kept secret.

HSK Study Tips

Although 韫 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to words about concealment and preservation (e.g., 隐藏 yǐncáng - to hide). Focus on expanding vocabulary related to abstract concepts of holding or containing, as this will enhance comprehension of more advanced texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 韫 with similar characters like 隐 (yǐn - to hide) and use them interchangeably, which can change the meaning. For instance, saying '我音韫我的感情' (Wǒ yīn yùn wǒ de gǎnqíng) is incorrect; it should be '我隐藏我的感情' (Wǒ yǐncáng wǒ de gǎnqíng).

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Etymology of 韫

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

leather

Semantic (meaning)韦
+
Phonetic (sound)昷
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Origin

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Decomposition of 韫

IDS Structure⿰韦昷
韫Full Character
=
韦Wei2
left
昷wen1
right
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How to say to contain; to hide, to conceal in Chinese

“to contain; to hide, to conceal” in Chinese is韫yùn

The character 韫 (yùn) means 'to contain' or 'to hide.' It is often used in contexts where something is concealed or kept within, such as emotions or objects. This character conveys a sense of preservation and discretion, making it suitable for both physical and abstract meanings.

When to use 韫

The character is more formal and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation; it's often found in literary or academic texts. Be cautious of the tone; a common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that change the meaning significantly. It often collocates with terms related to emotions or objects being kept secret.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 韫 with similar characters like 隐 (yǐn - to hide) and use them interchangeably, which can change the meaning. For instance, saying '我音韫我的感情' (Wǒ yīn yùn wǒ de gǎnqíng) is incorrect; it should be '我隐藏我的感情' (Wǒ yǐncáng wǒ de gǎnqíng).

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Word Family of 韫

Words Containing This Character1
韫yùncontain韞

Frequently Asked Questions about 韫

You can say, '他心中音韫着许多秘密' (Tā xīnzhōng yīn yùn zhe xǔduō mìmì) - 'He contains many secrets in his heart.'

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