HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
cuán
to collect
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
cuán
to hoard
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
cuán
to accumulate
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
cuán
to save
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
zǎn
to bring together
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
zǎn
to collect
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
zǎn
to hoard
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
zǎn
to accumulate
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
攒
zǎn
to save
HSK 7, zg, 19 strokes, radical 扌, rank #10361, Very Hard
cuán(cuan2)
primary
T2
1to bring together
2to collect
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March 24, 2026
攒(攢)cuán(cuan2)
The character 攒 (cuán) means to collect or accumulate items over time. It is commonly used in contexts involving saving money, gathering resources, or hoarding objects. This term conveys a sense of intentionality in bringing together things for future use or security.
Strokes19Radical扌Frequency#10361DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the practice of saving and hoarding has roots in traditional values of thriftiness and resourcefulness, often linked to familial responsibilities and future security. For example, many Chinese families emphasize saving money for children's education or future investments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person gathering coins (representing money) into a large pot. The character 攒 resembles a pot (the top part) with a lid, symbolizing the act of collecting and saving. Remember that 'cuán' sounds like 'coin' to link the sound to the act of accumulating wealth.
Meanings of 攒
cuán(cuan2)
primary
1to bring together
2to collect
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About 攒
攒Simplified
攢Traditional
19Strokes
扌Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#10361Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 攒
Quick Contrast
聚 (jù) — use 聚 when referring to gathering or assembling things together in one place, often with a focus on the act of coming together rather than the accumulation over time.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 攒 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in formal writing unless necessary. Common collocations include 攒钱 (to save money) and 攒物 (to collect items).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 攒 connects to other vocabulary related to finance and collection, such as 存 (cún, to save) and 集 (jí, to gather). Students should focus on contexts of saving and gathering, as well as practicing sentence structures that incorporate this character.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 攒 with 赞 (zàn, to praise). For example, saying '我攒了钱' (I praised money) instead of '我攒钱' (I save money) is incorrect. Focus on the context of accumulation to avoid this mistake.
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Pronunciation of 攒
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Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 赞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 攢.
1The meaning half扌 carries the sense.
2The sound half赞 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayhand
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 攒?
Decomposition of 攒
IDS Structure⿰扌赞
攒Full Character
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扌shou3
left
赞zan4
right
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Which of these is a component of 攒?
How to say to bring together in Chinese
“to bring together” in Chinese is攒cuán
The character 攒 (cuán) means to collect or accumulate items over time. It is commonly used in contexts involving saving money, gathering resources, or hoarding objects. This term conveys a sense of intentionality in bringing together things for future use or security.
When to use 攒
Be cautious not to confuse 攒 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is generally used in informal contexts, so avoid using it in formal writing unless necessary. Common collocations include 攒钱 (to save money) and 攒物 (to collect items).
攒 or something close to it
聚 (jù) — use 聚 when referring to gathering or assembling things together in one place, often with a focus on the act of coming together rather than the accumulation over time.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 攒 with 赞 (zàn, to praise). For example, saying '我攒了钱' (I praised money) instead of '我攒钱' (I save money) is incorrect. Focus on the context of accumulation to avoid this mistake.
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攒
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Grammar Patterns of 攒
攒 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
