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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
飩túnstuffed dumplingsx, 12 strokes, radical 飠
tún(tun2)tun T2
  1. 1stuffed dumplings
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March 24, 2026

飩tún(tun2)

The character 飩 (tún) refers to a type of stuffed dumpling in Chinese cuisine. These dumplings are typically made from a thin dough filled with various ingredients, such as meat or vegetables, and are often boiled or steamed. They are commonly enjoyed in various regional dishes, especially in northern China.

Strokes12Radical飠
Cultural note

Dumplings, including 飩, play a significant role in Chinese culture, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. They are often made and shared among families as a bonding activity.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tune' playing while you enjoy steaming dumplings. The character 飩 has a 'water' radical (氵) suggesting the cooking method (boiling or steaming), and 'dumplings' are often associated with warmth and comfort, much like a favorite song.

Meanings of 飩

tún(tun2)
1stuffed dumplings
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About 飩

飩Simplified
12Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 飩, ensure you know the specific context, as it may be regional. It's often used in informal settings, and you may encounter it in menus or casual conversations. Be careful with tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 飩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to other food-related words at this level. Students should focus on recognizing food-related terms and their usage in context, such as in phrases or recipes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 飩 with 饺子 (jiǎozi) or 包子 (bāozi), thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 飩 specifically refers to a type of stuffed dumpling distinct from these other variations.

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Etymology of 飩

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 屯 represents the sound. Simplified form of 飩.

Memory hint

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
+
Phonetic (sound)屯
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Origin

飩 = 飠 + 屯. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 飩

IDS Structure⿰飠屯
飩Full character
=
飠shi2
left
屯tun2
right
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Parts

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How to say stuffed dumplings in Chinese

“stuffed dumplings” in Chinese is飩tún

The character 飩 (tún) refers to a type of stuffed dumpling in Chinese cuisine. These dumplings are typically made from a thin dough filled with various ingredients, such as meat or vegetables, and are often boiled or steamed. They are commonly enjoyed in various regional dishes, especially in northern China.

When to use 飩

When using 飩, ensure you know the specific context, as it may be regional. It's often used in informal settings, and you may encounter it in menus or casual conversations. Be careful with tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 飩 with 饺子 (jiǎozi) or 包子 (bāozi), thinking they mean the same thing. Remember, 飩 specifically refers to a type of stuffed dumpling distinct from these other variations.

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Word Family of 飩

Words containing this character2
馄饨wonton餛飩
饨túnChinese ravioli飩
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Frequently asked questions about 飩

There are many types, including 饺子 (jiǎozi), which are potstickers, and 包子 (bāozi), which are steamed buns. 飩 can be seen as a variation of these.

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