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廥 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廥kuàigranary, barnx, 16 strokes, radical 广
kuài(kuai4) T4
  1. 1granary, barn
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March 24, 2026

廥kuài(kuai4)

The character 廥 (kuài) refers to a granary or barn, a structure used for storing grain and other agricultural products. It emphasizes the importance of agriculture in ancient and modern Chinese society, highlighting the role of storage in food security and farming practices.

Strokes16Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, granaries were crucial for ensuring food supply during harsh seasons, reflecting the agrarian roots of Chinese culture. The management of grain storage is tied to historical practices of grain taxation and famine prevention.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large barn where grains are stored, with the top part of the character resembling a roof. The bottom part can be thought of as the foundation supporting the barn, helping you remember that 廥 is a place for keeping food safe, pronounced as 'kuài' like 'quiet' when you want to keep the grains undisturbed.

Meanings of 廥

kuài(kuai4)
1granary, barn
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About 廥

廥Simplified
16Strokes
广Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 廥

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in written contexts related to agriculture or historical texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 'kuài' can also mean 'fast' in other contexts. It’s important to recognize its specific agricultural connotation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 廥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of agricultural terms. Focus on related words like 稻 (dào, rice) and 谷 (gǔ, grain) to build a thematic vocabulary around farming and food storage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 廥 with 仓 (cāng), which means warehouse. Remember, 廥 specifically refers to granaries for agricultural storage, while 仓 can refer to any storage facility.

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Etymology of 廥

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

A building 广 where food is stored 會; 會 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 廥

  1. 1The giveawayA building 广 where food is stored 會; 會 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 廥?

Decomposition of 廥

IDS Structure⿸广會
廥Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
會hui4
inner
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How to say granary, barn in Chinese

“granary, barn” in Chinese is廥kuài

The character 廥 (kuài) refers to a granary or barn, a structure used for storing grain and other agricultural products. It emphasizes the importance of agriculture in ancient and modern Chinese society, highlighting the role of storage in food security and farming practices.

When to use 廥

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in written contexts related to agriculture or historical texts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 'kuài' can also mean 'fast' in other contexts. It’s important to recognize its specific agricultural connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 廥 with 仓 (cāng), which means warehouse. Remember, 廥 specifically refers to granaries for agricultural storage, while 仓 can refer to any storage facility.

Write 廥

廥

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廥

No, 廥 is more commonly found in historical texts or discussions related to agriculture.

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