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寰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
寰huáncountry, domain, worldn, 16 strokes, radical 宀, rank #33343, Very Hard
寰huánlarge domainunknown, 16 strokes, radical 宀, rank #33343, Very Hard
寰huánextensive regionunknown, 16 strokes, radical 宀, rank #33343, Very Hard
huán(huan2) T2
  1. 1country, domain, world
  2. 2large domain
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March 24, 2026

寰huán(huan2)

The character 寰 (huán) refers to a large area or domain, often used to describe a vast territory or the world in a broader sense. It conveys the idea of inclusiveness and can imply a sense of interconnectedness among different regions or countries.

Strokes16Radical宀Frequency#33343DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the concept of 寰 has been significant in the context of the 'Middle Kingdom' ideology, where China viewed itself as the center of civilization surrounded by various domains and territories.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant, round globe (the character 寰 resembles a circle) that encompasses all nations and lands. The pronunciation 'huán' sounds like 'wand,' which you can envision as a magical wand that can travel the world, connecting all countries together.

Meanings of 寰

huán(huan2)
1country, domain, world
2large domain
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About 寰

寰Simplified
16Strokes
宀Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 寰

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 寰 with similar characters like 圆 (yuán), which means 'circle' but lacks the connotation of 'domain' or 'world.' This term is more formal and is typically used in written contexts rather than conversational speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 寰 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance comprehension of texts discussing geography or international relations. Focus on recognizing its usage in literature or formal documents to grasp its contextual meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 寰 with similar-sounding words like 还 (hái), which means 'still' or 'also.' For example, saying '我住在寰' instead of '我住在这个地方' (I live in this place) is incorrect; the context here requires a more specific term related to location.

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Pronunciation of 寰

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Etymology of 寰

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 宀 represents the meaning and 睘 represents the sound.

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Semantic (meaning)宀
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Phonetic (sound)睘
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Case file: 寰

Phonosemantic compound. 宀 represents the meaning and 睘 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half宀 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half睘 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayroof
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 寰?

Decomposition of 寰

IDS Structure⿱宀睘
寰Full Character
=
宀gai4
top
睘qiong2
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 寰?

How to say country, domain, world in Chinese

“country, domain, world” in Chinese is寰huán

The character 寰 (huán) refers to a large area or domain, often used to describe a vast territory or the world in a broader sense. It conveys the idea of inclusiveness and can imply a sense of interconnectedness among different regions or countries.

When to use 寰

Be cautious not to confuse 寰 with similar characters like 圆 (yuán), which means 'circle' but lacks the connotation of 'domain' or 'world.' This term is more formal and is typically used in written contexts rather than conversational speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 寰 with similar-sounding words like 还 (hái), which means 'still' or 'also.' For example, saying '我住在寰' instead of '我住在这个地方' (I live in this place) is incorrect; the context here requires a more specific term related to location.

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寰

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Word Family of 寰

Words Containing This Character4
寰huánlarge domain
惨绝人寰extremely tragic (idiom); with unprecedented brutality慘絕人寰
寰宇the whole earth
人寰world
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Compound Meaning

What does 寰 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 寰

The pronunciation is 'huán', with a rising tone.

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