Meanings of 悛
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 悛
Podcast: 悛
Podcast: 悛
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 悛
悔 (huǐ) - use 悛 when emphasizing a moral transformation or reform, while 悔 focuses more on regret over past actions.
Be careful not to confuse 悛 with similar-sounding characters like 圈 (quān), which means circle. This word is typically used in a more formal context, particularly when discussing ethics or personal growth, and should be paired with verbs like '改变' (gǎi biàn - change) or '悔改' (huǐ gǎi - repent).
Although 悛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other words related to moral values and personal development, which are important themes in HSK levels. Focus on understanding its usage in moral contexts to better grasp its implications.
Learners often confuse 悛 with 悔 (huǐ), which also means to regret but emphasizes the feeling rather than the action of reforming. For example, saying '我悔了' (wǒ huǐle - I regretted) instead of '我悛过' (wǒ quān guò - I reformed) is incorrect when discussing the desire to change one’s ways.
Pronunciation of 悛
Drill the tone of 悛 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 悛
heart
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 悛
- 1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half夋 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayheart
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 悛? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 悛?
Decomposition of 悛
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 悛?
How to say to repent; to reform in Chinese
“to repent; to reform” in Chinese is悛
The character 悛 (quān) means to repent or to reform. It is often used in contexts related to moral or personal transformation, indicating a change in behavior or beliefs, particularly in response to past mistakes or wrongdoings. This term carries a sense of sincerity in the desire to improve oneself.
When to use 悛
Be careful not to confuse 悛 with similar-sounding characters like 圈 (quān), which means circle. This word is typically used in a more formal context, particularly when discussing ethics or personal growth, and should be paired with verbs like '改变' (gǎi biàn - change) or '悔改' (huǐ gǎi - repent).
悛 or something close to it
悔 (huǐ) - use 悛 when emphasizing a moral transformation or reform, while 悔 focuses more on regret over past actions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 悛 with 悔 (huǐ), which also means to regret but emphasizes the feeling rather than the action of reforming. For example, saying '我悔了' (wǒ huǐle - I regretted) instead of '我悛过' (wǒ quān guò - I reformed) is incorrect when discussing the desire to change one’s ways.
Write 悛
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 悛 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 悛
Compound Meaning
What does 怙恶不悛 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 悛
You can say '他为了悛过自新' (tā wèile quān guò zì xīn), meaning 'He repented to start anew.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 悛?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.