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廑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
廑jǐnhut; carefulg, 14 strokes, radical 广
廑qínhut; carefulg, 14 strokes, radical 广
jǐn(jin3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1hut; careful
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March 24, 2026

廑jǐn(jin3)

The character 廑 (jǐn) primarily refers to a small hut or shed. It can also imply carefulness or attentiveness in various contexts. Though it has variants and overlaps with characters like 勤, its usage is quite rare and often found in literary or historical texts.

Strokes14Radical广
Cultural Note

In ancient China, small huts were often used in rural areas for storage or as living quarters for farmers. The concept of a simple, careful life reflected in these huts resonates with traditional values of hard work and modesty.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny hut (廑) carefully built in a serene forest. The roof is low and snug, representing the care taken in its construction. The character's form visually resembles a house with a roof and a foundation, linking it to the idea of a hut.

Meanings of 廑

jǐn(jin3)
primary
1hut; careful
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About 廑

廑Simplified
14Strokes
广Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 廑

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so it may not be familiar to all speakers. Be careful not to confuse it with the similar sounding characters 勤 (qín) meaning 'diligent' or 僅 (jǐn) meaning 'only'. It is more common in formal contexts or literature rather than in daily conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 廑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on more commonly used characters. However, understanding its meaning can enhance vocabulary related to buildings or careful actions, which are present in HSK levels. Consider studying related characters like 勤 and 僅 for better context.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 廑 with 僅 (jǐn) due to their similar appearance and pronunciation. For instance, saying '我住在廑' ('I live in a hut') might be correct, but using 僅 in this context would change the meaning to 'I live only'.

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Etymology of 廑

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

house

Semantic (meaning)广
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Phonetic (sound)堇
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Case file: 廑

  1. 1The meaning half广 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half堇 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhouse
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 廑?

Decomposition of 廑

IDS Structure⿸广堇
廑Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
堇jin3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 廑?

How to say hut; careful in Chinese

“hut; careful” in Chinese is廑jǐn

The character 廑 (jǐn) primarily refers to a small hut or shed. It can also imply carefulness or attentiveness in various contexts. Though it has variants and overlaps with characters like 勤, its usage is quite rare and often found in literary or historical texts.

When to use 廑

This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so it may not be familiar to all speakers. Be careful not to confuse it with the similar sounding characters 勤 (qín) meaning 'diligent' or 僅 (jǐn) meaning 'only'. It is more common in formal contexts or literature rather than in daily conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 廑 with 僅 (jǐn) due to their similar appearance and pronunciation. For instance, saying '我住在廑' ('I live in a hut') might be correct, but using 僅 in this context would change the meaning to 'I live only'.

Write 廑

廑

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Word Family of 廑

Words Containing This Character1
廑jǐnhut
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廑

No, 廑 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more often found in literary or historical texts.

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