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轀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
轀wēnhearsex, 17 strokes, radical 車
wēn(wen1) T1
  1. 1hearse
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March 24, 2026

轀wēn(wen1)

The character 轀 (wēn) refers to a hearse, a vehicle specifically designed for transporting a deceased person. This term is often used in discussions related to funerals and mourning practices in Chinese culture, emphasizing the solemnity and respect associated with death.

Strokes17Radical車
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, funerals are significant events that reflect deep respect for the deceased, and the use of a hearse symbolizes the transition from life to the afterlife. The character 轀 embodies the importance of honoring those who have passed away.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand vehicle (the hearse) that carries away the departed. The character 轀 has a wheel radical (车), suggesting movement, while the top part looks like a roof, symbolizing the vehicle's design. Picture the hearse moving slowly down a quiet road, echoing the sound of soft whispers, as 'wēn' sounds like 'whisper' in English.

Meanings of 轀

wēn(wen1)
1hearse
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About 轀

轀Simplified
17Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 轀

Usage Notes

When using 轀, be cautious with its context, as it is not used in everyday conversation and is quite formal. Learners may confuse it with other vehicle-related terms but should remember that this specifically pertains to the hearse. It is commonly paired with words related to funerals.

HSK Study Tips

Since 轀 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on the cultural aspects of death and mourning in Chinese society to better understand its significance. Connecting this word to other formal terms related to funerals may aid in retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 轀 in casual contexts, which is incorrect due to its formal nature. For instance, saying '我昨天看到一个轀' (I saw a hearse yesterday) in a lighthearted conversation would be inappropriate.

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Etymology of 轀

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)皿
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Case file: 轀

  1. 1The meaning half車 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half皿 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycart
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 轀

IDS Structure⿰車⿱囚皿
轀Full Character
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車che1
left
囚qiu2
top
皿min3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 轀?

How to say hearse in Chinese

“hearse” in Chinese is轀wēn

The character 轀 (wēn) refers to a hearse, a vehicle specifically designed for transporting a deceased person. This term is often used in discussions related to funerals and mourning practices in Chinese culture, emphasizing the solemnity and respect associated with death.

When to use 轀

When using 轀, be cautious with its context, as it is not used in everyday conversation and is quite formal. Learners may confuse it with other vehicle-related terms but should remember that this specifically pertains to the hearse. It is commonly paired with words related to funerals.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 轀 in casual contexts, which is incorrect due to its formal nature. For instance, saying '我昨天看到一个轀' (I saw a hearse yesterday) in a lighthearted conversation would be inappropriate.

Write 轀

轀

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Word Family of 轀

Words Containing This Character1
辒wēnhearse轀
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 轀

No, it is primarily used in formal contexts related to funerals.

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