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帀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
帀zāto rotate, to revolve, to make a circuitzg, 4 strokes, radical 巾
zā(za1) T1
  1. 1to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit
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March 24, 2026

帀zā(za1)

The character 帀 (zā) means to rotate or revolve, often in the context of making a circular movement or circuit. It can be used to describe the action of turning or going around an object or pathway, commonly found in discussions about machinery, navigation, or even social interactions that involve cycles.

Strokes4Radical巾
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of cycles is significant, especially in relation to festivals and traditional practices such as the Lunar New Year, which revolves around the lunar calendar. This makes the idea of rotation and circuits particularly relevant in cultural discussions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a spinning top that rotates in circles. The character 帀 has a 'hands-on' feel with the radical '扌' (hand) suggesting action. Picture a hand guiding the top, making it spin smoothly around—a visual reminder of the word's meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 帀

zā(za1)
1to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit
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About 帀

帀Simplified
4Strokes
巾Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 帀 with similar-looking characters that may have different pronunciations or meanings. It is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts, so when speaking casually, try to use simpler terms. The tone is critical; ensure you pronounce it with a high flat tone, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 帀 is not listed in the HSK, it can be related to other characters at the same level that involve motion or change, such as 转 (zhuǎn) which means 'to turn'. Focus on the context in which 帀 is used, especially in phrases related to movement.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 帀 with 转 (zhuǎn), which also means 'to turn' but is more commonly used. For instance, saying '我想用转来描述' (I want to use 转 to describe) instead of using 帀 can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 帀

Decomposition of 帀

IDS Structure⿱一巾
帀Full Character
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一yi1
top
巾jin1
bottom
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How to say to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit in Chinese

“to rotate, to revolve, to make a circuit” in Chinese is帀zā

The character 帀 (zā) means to rotate or revolve, often in the context of making a circular movement or circuit. It can be used to describe the action of turning or going around an object or pathway, commonly found in discussions about machinery, navigation, or even social interactions that involve cycles.

When to use 帀

Be careful not to confuse 帀 with similar-looking characters that may have different pronunciations or meanings. It is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts, so when speaking casually, try to use simpler terms. The tone is critical; ensure you pronounce it with a high flat tone, as a mispronunciation could lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 帀 with 转 (zhuǎn), which also means 'to turn' but is more commonly used. For instance, saying '我想用转来描述' (I want to use 转 to describe) instead of using 帀 can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 帀

Words Containing This Character3
匝zācircuit
匝道freeway ramp
密密匝匝thick
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Frequently Asked Questions about 帀

You might encounter 帀 in technical contexts, like 帀动 (zā dòng), meaning 'to rotate' or 'to turn'. It’s less common in everyday conversation.

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