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亙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
亙gènthrough; to extend across; to, fromx, 6 strokes, radical 二
gèn(gen4) T4
  1. 1through; to extend across; to, from
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March 24, 2026

亙gèn(gen4)

The character 亙 (gèn) conveys the idea of something being extended or spanning across a space or time. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe continuity or connection, such as in phrases that denote distance or duration.

Strokes6Radical二
Cultural Note

The concept of spanning or extending is significant in Chinese philosophy, often reflecting ideas of time and space in traditional literature. The character can evoke thoughts of historical journeys or the flow of time, resonating with Chinese cultural reflections on continuity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long bridge (亙) stretching across a vast river. The character resembles a bridge with its horizontal strokes, symbolizing the concept of extending across. Remember that 'gèn' sounds like 'gone', as if something has traveled across a distance.

Meanings of 亙

gèn(gen4)
1through; to extend across; to, from
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About 亙

亙Simplified
6Strokes
二Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 亙 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more frequently in written texts. It can be confused with similar characters, so ensure you understand its specific contexts of use. Typical collocations include phrases that describe continuity or spanning distances.

HSK Study Tips

While 亙 is not included in HSK levels, it connects with other characters describing movement and distance, such as 走 (zǒu - to walk) and 迁 (qiān - to migrate). Focus on recognizing the character in literary contexts and its use in more formal language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 亙 with other characters that have similar meanings, such as 连 (lián - to connect). A common mistake is using 亙 in a casual conversation where a simpler term would suffice, such as saying '亙过' instead of '过' for 'to pass through'.

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Etymology of 亙

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

Simplified form of 亙. Pictograph of continuously revolving circle.

Memory Hint

A bridge laid across a river 二

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Case file: 亙

Simplified form of 亙. Pictograph of continuously revolving circle.

  1. 1The giveawayA bridge laid across a river 二
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 亙

IDS Structure⿻二?
亙Full Character
=
二er4
outer
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How to say through; to extend across; to, from in Chinese

“through; to extend across; to, from” in Chinese is亙gèn

The character 亙 (gèn) conveys the idea of something being extended or spanning across a space or time. It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe continuity or connection, such as in phrases that denote distance or duration.

When to use 亙

Be mindful that 亙 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more frequently in written texts. It can be confused with similar characters, so ensure you understand its specific contexts of use. Typical collocations include phrases that describe continuity or spanning distances.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 亙 with other characters that have similar meanings, such as 连 (lián - to connect). A common mistake is using 亙 in a casual conversation where a simpler term would suffice, such as saying '亙过' instead of '过' for 'to pass through'.

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亙

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Word Family of 亙

Words Containing This Character5
亘古throughout time亙古
亘gènextending all the way across亙
亘古不变unalterable亙古不變
绵亘to stretch in an unbroken chain (esp. of mountains)綿亙
亘古未有unprecedented亙古未有
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亙

亙 is primarily found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

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