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屯
tún
village, hamlet; camp; station
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)tun
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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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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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这个地方叫桃花____.
This place was named Taohua Village.
Example Sentences for 屯 (3)
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1
这个地方叫桃花屯.
zhège dìfang jiào táohuā tún.
This place was named Taohua Village.
2
噢, 彬格莱先生的马车要送他的朋友到麦里屯去, 赫斯脱夫妇又是有车无马.
ō, bīn gé lái xiānsheng de mǎchē yào sòng tā de péngyou dào mài lǐ tún qù, hè Sī tuō fūfù yòu shì yǒu chē wú mǎ.
Oh! but the gentlemen will have Mr. Bingley's chaise to go to Meryton; and the Hursts have no horses to theirs.
3
舟曲西 、 南部一度为蜀将姜维屯田的沓中地区.
zhōu qǔ xī、 nánbù yídù wèi shǔ jiāng jiāng wéi tún tián de dá zhōng dìqū.
Zhouqu West, the Southern will once Shu Jiang Da Dynasty's regions.
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Word Family of 屯
Words containing this character20
屯túnvillage
三里屯Sanlitun (Beijing street name)
屯溪Tunxi district of Huangshan city 黃山市|黄山市[Huángshānshì], Anhui
奎屯Kuitun city or Küytun shehiri in Ili Kazakh autonomous prefecture 伊犁哈薩克自治州|伊犁哈萨克自治州[YīlíHāsàkèzìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang
苏家屯区Sujiatun district of Shenyang city 瀋陽市|沈阳市, Liaoning甦家屯區
屯子village
屯垦to open up land for cultivation屯墾
屯驻to be stationed屯駐
屯昌Tunchang County, Hainan
奎屯市Kuitun city or Küytun shehiri in Ili Kazakh autonomous prefecture 伊犁哈薩克自治州|伊犁哈萨克自治州[YīlíHāsàkèzìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang
屯留Tunliu county in Changzhi 長治|长治[Chángzhì], Shanxi
屯昌县Tunchang County, Hainan屯昌縣
扎兰屯市Zhalantun county level city, Mongolian Zalan-ail xot, in Hulunbuir 呼倫貝爾|呼伦贝尔[Hūlúnbèi'ěr], Inner Mongolia扎蘭屯市
屯溪区Tunxi district of Huangshan city 黃山市|黄山市[Huángshānshì], Anhui屯溪區
屯戍garrison
扎兰屯Zhalantun county level city, Mongolian Zalan-ail xot, in Hulunbuir 呼倫貝爾|呼伦贝尔[Hūlúnbèi'ěr], Inner Mongolia扎蘭屯
头屯河Toutunhe district (Uighur: Tudungxaba Rayoni) of Urumqi city 烏魯木齊市|乌鲁木齐市[WūlǔmùqíShì], Xinjiang頭屯河
屯留县Tunliu county in Changzhi 長治|长治[Chángzhì], Shanxi屯留縣
头屯河区Toutunhe district (Uighur: Tudungxaba Rayoni) of Urumqi city 烏魯木齊市|乌鲁木齐市[WūlǔmùqíShì], Xinjiang頭屯河區
金山屯Jinshanzhun district of Yichun city 伊春市[Yīchūnshì], Heilongjiang
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Words with 屯
What does 三里屯 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 屯
Pay attention to the context; 屯 generally relates to villages or camps, while other characters may have different meanings.
Yes, 屯 can still be used to refer to small communities, particularly in rural areas.
Common phrases include 屯兵 (station troops) and 屯粮 (stockpile grain), which demonstrate its practical uses.
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