HSK 7, n, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
tún
to station (soldiers)
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
tún
difficult
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
tún
to store up
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
tún
stingy
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
zhūn
village, hamlet; camp; station
HSK 7, n, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
zhūn
to station (soldiers)
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
zhūn
difficult
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
zhūn
to store up
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
屯
zhūn
stingy
HSK 7, unknown, 4 strokes, radical 屮, rank #31713, Very Hard
tún(tun2)
primary
T2
1village, hamlet; camp; station
2to station (soldiers)
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March 24, 2026
屯tún(tun2)
The character 屯 (tún) primarily refers to a small village or hamlet, often associated with a place where people reside and work together. It can also imply a military camp or a stationing of troops, reflecting a context of gathering or storing resources, both literally and figuratively.
Strokes4Radical屮Frequency#31713DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese society, 屯 (tún) often referred to settlements that were strategically located for agricultural or military purposes, reflecting the importance of community and resource management in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Think of 屯 (tún) as a 'tune' that brings people together in a village. The roof (亻) represents the people living together, while the bottom part (屯) reminds us of a gathering place where resources are stored like a camp.
Meanings of 屯
tún(tun2)
primary
1village, hamlet; camp; station
2to station (soldiers)
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About 屯
屯Simplified
4Strokes
屮Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 屯
Quick Contrast
屯 (tún) vs 村 (cūn) — use 屯 for a military context or larger gathering, while 村 refers specifically to a small village without military connotations.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 屯 (tún) with similar-sounding characters. It's generally used in a neutral or formal context when discussing villages or military camps. Common collocations include 屯兵 (tún bīng - to station troops) and 屯粮 (tún liáng - to stockpile grain).
HSK Study Tips
Although 屯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to living arrangements and military terms. Focus on its usage in context and try to associate it with related vocabulary about communities or resource management.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 屯 (tún) with 存 (cún), which means to store. For example, saying '我想屯钱' (I want to store money) is incorrect; it should be '我想存钱' (I want to save money).
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Decomposition of 屯
IDS Structure⿻一屮
屯Full Character
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一yi1
outer
屮che4
inner
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How to say village, hamlet; camp; station in Chinese
“village, hamlet; camp; station” in Chinese is屯tún
The character 屯 (tún) primarily refers to a small village or hamlet, often associated with a place where people reside and work together. It can also imply a military camp or a stationing of troops, reflecting a context of gathering or storing resources, both literally and figuratively.
When to use 屯
Be careful not to confuse 屯 (tún) with similar-sounding characters. It's generally used in a neutral or formal context when discussing villages or military camps. Common collocations include 屯兵 (tún bīng - to station troops) and 屯粮 (tún liáng - to stockpile grain).
屯 or something close to it
屯 (tún) vs 村 (cūn) — use 屯 for a military context or larger gathering, while 村 refers specifically to a small village without military connotations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 屯 (tún) with 存 (cún), which means to store. For example, saying '我想屯钱' (I want to store money) is incorrect; it should be '我想存钱' (I want to save money).
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屯
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Grammar Patterns of 屯
屯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 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.
