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村
cūn
village
HSK 4, zg, 7 strokes, radical 木, rank #3925, Medium
村
cūn
village, hamlet; vulgar, uncouth
HSK 4, zg, 7 strokes, radical 木, rank #3925, Medium
cūn(cun1)cun T1
1village
2village, hamlet; vulgar, uncouth
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March 24, 2026
村cūn(cun1)
The character 村 (cūn) refers to a small community or settlement, typically a rural area known as a village. It is commonly used in contexts relating to traditional lifestyles and agricultural settings, and it can also imply a sense of community among residents.
Strokes7Radical木Frequency#3925DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In traditional Chinese culture, villages often serve as the foundation for community ties and ancestral worship, with festivals and rituals that strengthen these bonds. The concept of 村 is deeply embedded in Chinese history, reflecting the agricultural roots of society.
Memory tip
Imagine a small village with a few houses clustered together, surrounded by fields. The shape of the character 村 resembles a fence enclosing these homes, symbolizing the idea of a close-knit community. The pronunciation 'cūn' sounds like 'soon,' as in 'Soon, I will visit my village.'
Meanings of 村
cūn(cun1)
1village
2village, hamlet; vulgar, uncouth
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About 村
村Simplified
7Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#3925Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2
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乡 (xiāng) - use 村 (cūn) for a smaller community or settlement, while 乡 (xiāng) refers to a larger administrative region or rural area.
Usage Notes
When using 村, be mindful of the context to avoid confusion with similar terms for cities or towns. It is more informal and should be used in casual conversations rather than formal writing. Common collocations include 村民 (cūnmín - villagers) and 村庄 (cūnzhuāng - village settlement).
HSK Study Tips
While 村 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with related terms such as 农村 (nóngcūn - countryside) and 乡村 (xiāngcūn - rural area). Students at this level should focus on recognizing its components and using it in basic sentences about rural life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 村 (cūn) with 城 (chéng - city), mistakenly using 村 when referring to urban areas. For example, saying '我住在村' (Wǒ zhù zài cūn - I live in a village) when they actually mean 'city' would be incorrect. Use '我住在城市' (Wǒ zhù zài chéngshì - I live in a city) instead.
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村 = 木 + 寸. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 村
IDS Structure⿰木寸
村Full character
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木Mu4
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寸cun4
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How to say village in Chinese
“village” in Chinese is村cūn
The character 村 (cūn) refers to a small community or settlement, typically a rural area known as a village. It is commonly used in contexts relating to traditional lifestyles and agricultural settings, and it can also imply a sense of community among residents.
When to use 村
When using 村, be mindful of the context to avoid confusion with similar terms for cities or towns. It is more informal and should be used in casual conversations rather than formal writing. Common collocations include 村民 (cūnmín - villagers) and 村庄 (cūnzhuāng - village settlement).
村 or something close to it
乡 (xiāng) - use 村 (cūn) for a smaller community or settlement, while 乡 (xiāng) refers to a larger administrative region or rural area.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 村 (cūn) with 城 (chéng - city), mistakenly using 村 when referring to urban areas. For example, saying '我住在村' (Wǒ zhù zài cūn - I live in a village) when they actually mean 'city' would be incorrect. Use '我住在城市' (Wǒ zhù zài chéngshì - I live in a city) instead.
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Grammar patterns of 村
村 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Despite the inconvenient transportation, the village's beautiful natural environment attracts many eco-tourists.
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Cultural Notes for 村
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In Western cultures, the concept of a 'village' often implies a quaint, picturesque setting, whereas in China, it may evoke a more functional and community-oriented lifestyle.
Word Family of 村
Words containing this character20
村cūnvillage
农村nóngcūnrural area農村
乡村xiāngcūnrustic鄉村
村子cūnzivillage
村民cūnmínvillager
村庄cūnzhuāngvillage村莊
村里cūnlǐvillage
村长cūnzhǎngvillage chief村長
村落cūnluòvillage
中村zhōngcūnNakamura (Japanese surname)
山村shāncūnmountain village
中关村zhōngguāncūnZhongguancun neighborhood of Beijing, containing Peking University, famous for electronics shops and bookstores中關村
新村xīncūnnew housing development
村委会cūnwěihuìvillage committee村委會
野村yěcūnNomura (Japanese surname)
村镇cūnzhènhamlet (place)村鎮
城中村chéngzhōngcūnshantytown
西村xīcūnNishimura (Japanese surname)
村姑cūngūvillage girl
村寨cūnzhài(stockaded) village
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Frequently asked questions about 村
Some common phrases that include 村 (cūn) are '村庄' (cūnzhuāng), which means 'village' or 'hamlet,' and '村民' (cūnmín), meaning 'villager.' These phrases can help you describe specific types of communities in Chinese.
村 (cūn) specifically refers to a 'village,' while 乡 (xiāng) generally denotes 'township' or a larger rural area that may encompass multiple villages. Understanding this distinction can enhance your grasp of Chinese geography and community structure.
村 (cūn) means 'village' or 'hamlet' in Chinese. It refers to a small community or settlement, often found in rural areas. In some contexts, it can also imply a sense of simplicity or rustic lifestyle.
To use 村 (cūn) in a sentence, you can say something like '我住在一个小村里' (Wǒ zhù zài yīgè xiǎo cūn lǐ), which means 'I live in a small village.' It's commonly used to describe locations or when talking about rural life.
Common phrases include 村民 (cūnmín - villagers) and 村庄 (cūnzhuāng - village settlement).
You can say '我住在一个小村里' (Wǒ zhù zài yī gè xiǎo cūn lǐ - I live in a small village).
Generally, 村 is more informal and should be used in conversational contexts rather than formal documents.
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