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僮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
僮zhuàngpage, servant boyn, 14 strokes, radical 亻, rank #40643, Very Hard
僮zhuàngold variant of 壯|壮, Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxiunknown, 14 strokes, radical 亻, rank #40643, Very Hard
僮tóngpage, servant boyn, 14 strokes, radical 亻, rank #40643, Very Hard
僮tóngold variant of 壯|壮, Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxiunknown, 14 strokes, radical 亻, rank #40643, Very Hard
tóng(tong2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1page, servant boy
  2. 2old variant of 壯|壮, Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxi
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March 24, 2026

僮tóng(tong2)

The character 僮 (tóng) refers to a servant boy or page, often implying a young male attendant in historical contexts. It can also denote a member of the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi, reflecting cultural aspects tied to youth and servitude in traditional Chinese society.

Strokes14Radical亻Frequency#40643DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The term 僮 reflects historical social structures in China, where young boys often served in noble households. The Zhuang people, mentioned in this context, are recognized for their unique customs and are one of China's largest ethnic minorities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a young boy (the 'servant boy') wearing a traditional Zhuang costume, standing by a large tree (木) that symbolizes growth and service. The character 僮 combines the '人' (person) radical, hinting at a human element, with '庄' (zhuang) suggesting a cultural identity.

Meanings of 僮

tóng(tong2)
primary
1page, servant boy
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About 僮

僮Simplified
14Strokes
亻Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 僮

Usage Notes

This term is somewhat archaic and primarily used in literary contexts. Be cautious with its usage in modern conversation, as it may sound outdated or overly formal. Common collocations include 僮人 (servant boy) and it is important to pronounce it with the correct tone (tóng) to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 僮 can be linked to other characters associated with roles and identities. Students should focus on understanding the cultural significance of servants in Chinese history, as well as the Zhuang ethnic group's role in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 僮 with other characters like 童 (tóng, child) due to similar pronunciations. Remember, 僮 specifically refers to a servant boy, while 童 relates to children in general.

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Etymology of 僮

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A servant boy 童; 童 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 僮

  1. 1The giveawayA servant boy 童; 童 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 僮?

Decomposition of 僮

IDS Structure⿰亻童
僮Full Character
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亻ren2
left
童Tong2
right
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Which of these is a component of 僮?

How to say page, servant boy in Chinese

“page, servant boy” in Chinese is僮zhuàng

The character 僮 (tóng) refers to a servant boy or page, often implying a young male attendant in historical contexts. It can also denote a member of the Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi, reflecting cultural aspects tied to youth and servitude in traditional Chinese society.

When to use 僮

This term is somewhat archaic and primarily used in literary contexts. Be cautious with its usage in modern conversation, as it may sound outdated or overly formal. Common collocations include 僮人 (servant boy) and it is important to pronounce it with the correct tone (tóng) to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 僮 with other characters like 童 (tóng, child) due to similar pronunciations. Remember, 僮 specifically refers to a servant boy, while 童 relates to children in general.

Write 僮

僮

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Word Family of 僮

Words Containing This Character3
僮tóngstrong
僮族old term for 壯族|壮族, Zhuang ethnic group of Guangxi
僮仆boy servant僮僕
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Compound Meaning

What does 僮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 僮

No, 僮 is considered archaic and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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