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擐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
擐huànto wear, to put on armorg, 16 strokes, radical 扌
擐huànpass throughunknown, 16 strokes, radical 扌
擐huànto get into (armor)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 扌
huàn(huan4) T4
  1. 1to wear, to put on armor
  2. 2pass through
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March 24, 2026

擐huàn(huan4)

The character 擐 (huàn) means 'to wear' or 'to put on armor,' often associated with historical or martial contexts. It implies the act of donning protective gear, particularly in battle, and can also convey a sense of preparation for conflict or challenge.

Strokes16Radical扌
Cultural Note

In ancient China, armor was not just a practical item but also a symbol of status and honor for warriors. The act of putting on armor represented the readiness to defend one's home or engage in battle, deeply ingrained in Chinese military culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warrior 'hwan'ting (pronounced like 'huàn') as he solemnly puts on his armor, which is heavy and intricate. The character 擐 can be visualized as a person getting ready for battle, with the radical '扌' (hand) suggesting the action of putting something on.

Meanings of 擐

huàn(huan4)
1to wear, to put on armor
2pass through
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About 擐

擐Simplified
16Strokes
扌Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 擐 with similar characters like 穿 (chuān), which means 'to wear' in a more general sense. This character is more formal and context-specific, often used in literature or historical discussions rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 擐 is not part of the core HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of historical texts. Students should focus on recognizing it in martial contexts and associating it with other action verbs related to clothing and preparation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 擐 with 穿 and use it interchangeably, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我穿了盔甲' (I wore armor) should be replaced with '我擐了盔甲' to convey the correct meaning.

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Etymology of 擐

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

To don 扌 clothes 衣; 睘 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 擐

IDS Structure⿰扌睘
擐Full Character
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扌shou3
left
睘qiong2
right
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How to say to wear, to put on armor in Chinese

“to wear, to put on armor” in Chinese is擐huàn

The character 擐 (huàn) means 'to wear' or 'to put on armor,' often associated with historical or martial contexts. It implies the act of donning protective gear, particularly in battle, and can also convey a sense of preparation for conflict or challenge.

When to use 擐

Common mistakes include confusing 擐 with similar characters like 穿 (chuān), which means 'to wear' in a more general sense. This character is more formal and context-specific, often used in literature or historical discussions rather than everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 擐 with 穿 and use it interchangeably, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我穿了盔甲' (I wore armor) should be replaced with '我擐了盔甲' to convey the correct meaning.

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Word Family of 擐

Words Containing This Character1
擐huànpass through

Frequently Asked Questions about 擐

No, 擐 is more frequently found in classical literature or historical texts rather than in everyday conversation.

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