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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畹wǎna field of 20-30 muns, 13 strokes, radical 田
畹wǎna field of 20 or 30 muunknown, 13 strokes, radical 田
wǎn(wan3) T3
  1. 1a field of 20-30 mu
  2. 2a field of 20 or 30 mu
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March 24, 2026

畹wǎn(wan3)

The character 畹 (wǎn) refers to a specific measurement of land, particularly a field that spans approximately 20 to 30 mu, which is a traditional Chinese unit of area. It is often used in agricultural contexts to denote the size of farmland, reflecting the importance of land cultivation in Chinese society.

Strokes13Radical田
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, land measurement is crucial for agriculture, which has been the backbone of society for centuries. The concept of mu and related measurements reflect the historical significance of farming in Chinese civilization.

Memory Tip

Imagine a vast green field (the character's horizontal strokes resemble rows of crops) stretching out under the sun, illustrating the concept of a farm land. The 'w' sound in 'wǎn' can remind you of 'wide' fields, where farmers work diligently.

Meanings of 畹

wǎn(wan3)
1a field of 20-30 mu
2a field of 20 or 30 mu
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About 畹

畹Simplified
13Strokes
田Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 畹

Usage Notes

This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may sound formal or technical. Be mindful of its specific measurement, as using it incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings about land size. Common collocations include '畹地' (wǎndì) meaning 'field land'.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding 畹 can enhance your agricultural vocabulary, connecting to other land-related terms like '地' (dì, land) and '亩' (mǔ, mu). Focus on the measurement implications when learning this character.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 畹 with similar-sounding characters like '完' (wán, complete). For example, saying '我有十个畹' (wǒ yǒu shí gè wǎn) incorrectly implies quantity instead of area. The correct usage should reflect its measurement context, such as '这块地是一个畹' (zhè kuài dì shì yī gè wǎn).

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Etymology of 畹

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

Phonosemantic compound. 田 represents the meaning and 宛 represents the sound.

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field

Semantic (meaning)田
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Phonetic (sound)宛
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Case file: 畹

Phonosemantic compound. 田 represents the meaning and 宛 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half田 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half宛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfield
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 畹

IDS Structure⿰田宛
畹Full Character
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田Tian2
left
宛Wan3
right
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How to say a field of 20-30 mu in Chinese

“a field of 20-30 mu” in Chinese is畹wǎn

The character 畹 (wǎn) refers to a specific measurement of land, particularly a field that spans approximately 20 to 30 mu, which is a traditional Chinese unit of area. It is often used in agricultural contexts to denote the size of farmland, reflecting the importance of land cultivation in Chinese society.

When to use 畹

This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts and may sound formal or technical. Be mindful of its specific measurement, as using it incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings about land size. Common collocations include '畹地' (wǎndì) meaning 'field land'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 畹 with similar-sounding characters like '完' (wán, complete). For example, saying '我有十个畹' (wǒ yǒu shí gè wǎn) incorrectly implies quantity instead of area. The correct usage should reflect its measurement context, such as '这块地是一个畹' (zhè kuài dì shì yī gè wǎn).

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畹

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Word Family of 畹

Words Containing This Character3
畹wǎna field of 20 or 30 mu
畹町Wanding town Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州, Yunnan, on border with Myanmar (Burma)
畹町市Wanding town Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture 德宏傣族景頗族自治州|德宏傣族景颇族自治州, Yunnan, on border with Myanmar (Burma)
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 畹

'Mu' is a traditional Chinese unit of measurement for land area, where one mu is approximately 1/15 of a hectare.

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