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璺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
璺wèna crack in porcelainzg, 20 strokes, radical 玉
璺wèna crack, as in porcelainunknown, 20 strokes, radical 玉
wèn(wen4) T4
  1. 1a crack in porcelain
  2. 2a crack, as in porcelain
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March 24, 2026

璺wèn(wen4)

The character 璺 (wèn) refers specifically to a crack or flaw in porcelain, often emphasizing the fragility of the material. It is commonly used in contexts related to ceramics or fine pottery, highlighting imperfections that can affect both aesthetics and value.

Strokes20Radical玉
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, porcelain has a long history and is often associated with craftsmanship and refinement. The significance of a crack in porcelain can symbolize imperfection in beauty, echoing the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which values the beauty of things imperfect and transient.

Memory Tip

Imagine a delicate porcelain vase with a small crack running through it. The character 璺 resembles a broken piece of pottery, with the top part (王) indicating something precious, and the bottom part (文) suggesting a mark or flaw. Visualize the word 'wen' as you think of the vase's value diminishing due to the crack.

Meanings of 璺

wèn(wen4)
1a crack in porcelain
2a crack, as in porcelain
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About 璺

璺Simplified
20Strokes
玉Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 璺

Usage Notes

This term is quite specific and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. It is more common in formal discussions about art or ceramics. Be mindful of the tone; using a neutral tone is best to convey the meaning accurately.

HSK Study Tips

Though 璺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to words related to ceramics or art, enhancing vocabulary in those fields. Focus on learning related terms like 瓷 (cí, porcelain) to build a broader understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 璺 with other characters related to quality or flaws, such as 缺 (quē, lack). A common mistake is to use 缺 when referring to a crack specifically in porcelain; the correct term is 璺.

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Etymology of 璺

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

jade

Semantic (meaning)玉
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Case file: 璺

  1. 1The meaning half玉 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayjade
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 璺

IDS Structure⿱？玉
璺Full Character
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玉yu4
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How to say a crack in porcelain in Chinese

“a crack in porcelain” in Chinese is璺wèn

The character 璺 (wèn) refers specifically to a crack or flaw in porcelain, often emphasizing the fragility of the material. It is commonly used in contexts related to ceramics or fine pottery, highlighting imperfections that can affect both aesthetics and value.

When to use 璺

This term is quite specific and may not be used frequently in everyday conversation. It is more common in formal discussions about art or ceramics. Be mindful of the tone; using a neutral tone is best to convey the meaning accurately.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 璺 with other characters related to quality or flaws, such as 缺 (quē, lack). A common mistake is to use 缺 when referring to a crack specifically in porcelain; the correct term is 璺.

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Word Family of 璺

Words Containing This Character1
璺wèna crack, as in porcelain
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 璺

You should use 璺 in discussions about ceramics, art, or when evaluating the quality of porcelain items.

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