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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
均匀jūnyúnevenHSK 6, a, 11 strokes, rank #18456, Hard
均匀jūnyúnwell-distributedHSK 6, a, 11 strokes, rank #18456, Hard
均匀jūnyúnhomogeneousHSK 6, a, 11 strokes, rank #18456, Hard
均匀jūnyúnwell-proportioned (figure, body etc)HSK 6, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #18456, Hard
jūnyún(jun1yun2)jun yun T1
  1. 1even
  2. 2well-distributed
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March 24, 2026

均匀(均勻)jūnyún(jun1yun2)

均匀 refers to something that is evenly distributed or homogeneous, indicating a lack of variation in quality or quantity. It's commonly used in contexts like science, cooking, and descriptions of physical attributes, emphasizing balance and consistency.

Strokes11Frequency#18456DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, concepts of balance and symmetry are often valued, which is reflected in art and architecture. 均匀 embodies the importance of harmony in both natural and human-made environments.

Memory tip

Imagine a smooth, perfectly flat pancake (均匀) that has the same thickness all around. The character 均 (jun) looks like a balanced scale, representing 'evenness', while 匀 (yun) can be visualized as a flowing river, indicating uniformity in distribution.

Meanings of 均匀

jūnyún(jun1yun2)
1even
2well-distributed
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About 均匀

均匀Simplified
均勻Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#18456Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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均匀 (jūnyún) vs 平均 (píngjūn) — use 均匀 for describing evenness in distribution, while 平均 refers specifically to the mathematical average.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with tone; '均匀' must be pronounced with the correct tones to convey the intended meaning. It is typically used in neutral contexts, so avoid using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include '均匀分布' (evenly distributed) and '气温均匀' (uniform temperature).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 均匀 connects well with other descriptive adjectives that express qualities and states, such as '稳定' (stable) and '适中' (moderate). Students should focus on using it in context to describe both physical and abstract concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 均匀 with similar-sounding words like 均等 (jun1 deng3), which means 'equal'. An incorrect usage would be '这个点的温度是均等的' instead of '这个点的温度是不均匀的' (the temperature is uneven at this point).

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Component characters

均jūnequal
HSK 77 strokes土
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匀yúneven
4 strokes勹
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How to say even in Chinese

“even” in Chinese is均匀jūnyún

均匀 refers to something that is evenly distributed or homogeneous, indicating a lack of variation in quality or quantity. It's commonly used in contexts like science, cooking, and descriptions of physical attributes, emphasizing balance and consistency.

When to use 均匀

Be cautious with tone; '均匀' must be pronounced with the correct tones to convey the intended meaning. It is typically used in neutral contexts, so avoid using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include '均匀分布' (evenly distributed) and '气温均匀' (uniform temperature).

均匀 or something close to it

均匀 (jūnyún) vs 平均 (píngjūn) — use 均匀 for describing evenness in distribution, while 平均 refers specifically to the mathematical average.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 均匀 with similar-sounding words like 均等 (jun1 deng3), which means 'equal'. An incorrect usage would be '这个点的温度是均等的' instead of '这个点的温度是不均匀的' (the temperature is uneven at this point).

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Grammar patterns of 均匀

均匀 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他大概7岁,骨架像他妈妈一样娇小____。

He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.

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他大概7岁,骨架像他妈妈一样娇小均匀。

tā dàgài7 suì, gǔjià xiàng tā māma yíyàng jiāo xiǎo jūnyún。

He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.
2
那块肉被均匀切成小块放到炖菜里煮熟。

nà kuài ròu bèi jūnyún qiē chéng xiǎo kuài fàngdào dùn cài lǐ zhǔ shóu。

The meat is divided evenly and boiled in a stew.
3
她能听到他不均匀的呼吸声,似乎他是跑着过来的。

tā néng tīngdào tā bù jūnyún de hūxī shēng, sìhū tā shì pǎo zhe guòlái de。

She could hear his ragged breathing, as if he had been running.
4
他看着埃伦,她正呼吸均匀地睡着。

tā kàn zhe āi lún, tā zhèng hūxī jūnyún dì shuìzháo。

He looked at Ellen, breathing evenly in her sleep.
5
这种搅拌机能搅拌出稀薄、柔滑、质地均匀的面糊。

zhè zhǒng jiǎobàn Jī néng jiǎobàn chū xī báo、 róu huá、 zhìdì jūnyún de miàn hú。

This kind of mixer produces light, silky, even-textured batters.
6
氢溴酸东莨菪碱片含量均匀度检查的意义是 什么 ?

qīng xiù suān dōng làng dàng jiǎn piàn hánliàng jūnyún dù jiǎnchá de yìyì shì shénme?

Why is the content uniformity tested for the scopolamine hydrobromide tablets?
7
微波炉能把水均匀加热。

wēibōlú néng bǎ shuǐ jūnyún jiārè。

Microwaves heat water uniformly.
8
他命令把国旗上的那些星排成均匀的六行,每行八颗.

tā mìnglìng bǎ guóqí shàng de nàxiē xīng pái chéng jūnyún de liù xíng, měi xíng bā kē.

He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each.
9
她的呼吸变得均匀,便睡着了。

tā de hūxī biàn de jūnyún, biàn shuìzháo le。

Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
10
这种机器可用来冲洗500毫米见方的底片,并得到很均匀的效果.

zhè zhǒng jīqì kě yònglái chōngxǐ500 háomǐ jiàn fāng de de piàn, bìng dédào hěn jūnyún de xiàoguǒ.

The machine is capable of processing 500 mm square plates very uniformly.

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