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无穷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
无穷wúqióngendlessHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #10311, Very Hard
无穷wúqióngboundlessHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #10311, Very Hard
无穷wúqiónginexhaustibleHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #10311, Very Hard
wúqióng(wu2qiong2) T2
  1. 1endless
  2. 2boundless
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March 24, 2026

无穷(無窮)wúqióng(wu2qiong2)

无穷 (wú qióng) means endless or boundless, often used to express an infinite quantity or concept. It can describe anything from time and space to opportunities and feelings, indicating that there are no limits or end in sight.

Strokes11Frequency#10311DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese philosophy, the concept of boundlessness is often connected to ideas of the universe and existence, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature's infinite qualities. This is seen in traditional texts that explore the cosmos and human potential.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vast ocean that stretches endlessly into the horizon, representing the idea of '无' (wú) meaning 'without' and '穷' (qióng) resembling a person reaching out with open arms to embrace the limitless expanse. This visual can help link the sound 'wu' with 'without' and 'qiong' with 'reaching out'.

Meanings of 无穷

wúqióng(wu2qiong2)
1endless
2boundless
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About 无穷

无穷Simplified
無窮Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 无穷

Quick Contrast

无尽 (wú jìn) - use 无穷 when emphasizing the concept of infinity, while 无尽 suggests a limitlessness that is more qualitative.

Usage Notes

无穷 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is to use it with countable nouns—remember it typically describes abstract concepts. For example, saying '无穷的问题' (endless problems) is correct, but using it to describe '无穷的苹果' (endless apples) is not appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

This word is not an HSK vocabulary term, but it connects well with other abstract nouns like '可能' (kě néng - possibility) and '机会' (jī huì - opportunity) that also convey notions of vastness. Focus on using it in sentences to express limitless feelings or concepts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misapply 无穷 to describe specific, finite items. For example, saying '我有无穷的钱' (I have endless money) is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我有很多钱' (I have a lot of money).

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Component Characters

无wú-less
HSK 44 strokes无
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穷qióngexhausted
HSK 57 strokes穴
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How to say endless in Chinese

“endless” in Chinese is无穷wúqióng

无穷 (wú qióng) means endless or boundless, often used to express an infinite quantity or concept. It can describe anything from time and space to opportunities and feelings, indicating that there are no limits or end in sight.

When to use 无穷

无穷 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. A common mistake is to use it with countable nouns—remember it typically describes abstract concepts. For example, saying '无穷的问题' (endless problems) is correct, but using it to describe '无穷的苹果' (endless apples) is not appropriate.

无穷 or something close to it

无尽 (wú jìn) - use 无穷 when emphasizing the concept of infinity, while 无尽 suggests a limitlessness that is more qualitative.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misapply 无穷 to describe specific, finite items. For example, saying '我有无穷的钱' (I have endless money) is incorrect; a better phrase would be '我有很多钱' (I have a lot of money).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 无穷

No, 无穷 is best used for abstract concepts rather than countable physical items.

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