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March 24, 2026
均匀(均勻)jūnyún(jun1yun2)
均匀 refers to something that is evenly distributed or homogeneous, indicating a lack of variation in quality or quantity. It's commonly used in contexts like science, cooking, and descriptions of physical attributes, emphasizing balance and consistency.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, concepts of balance and symmetry are often valued, which is reflected in art and architecture. 均匀 embodies the importance of harmony in both natural and human-made environments.
Memory Tip
Imagine a smooth, perfectly flat pancake (均匀) that has the same thickness all around. The character 均 (jun) looks like a balanced scale, representing 'evenness', while 匀 (yun) can be visualized as a flowing river, indicating uniformity in distribution.
Meanings of 均匀
jūnyún(jun1yun2)
1even
2well-distributed
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About 均匀
均匀Simplified
均勻Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#18456Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 均匀
Quick Contrast
均匀 (jūnyún) vs 平均 (píngjūn) — use 均匀 for describing evenness in distribution, while 平均 refers specifically to the mathematical average.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a smooth, perfectly flat pancake (均匀) that has the same thickness all around. The character 均 (jun) looks like a balanced scale, representing 'evenness', while 匀 (yun) can be visualized as a flowing river, indicating uniformity in distribution.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with tone; '均匀' must be pronounced with the correct tones to convey the intended meaning. It is typically used in neutral contexts, so avoid using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include '均匀分布' (evenly distributed) and '气温均匀' (uniform temperature).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 均匀 connects well with other descriptive adjectives that express qualities and states, such as '稳定' (stable) and '适中' (moderate). Students should focus on using it in context to describe both physical and abstract concepts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, concepts of balance and symmetry are often valued, which is reflected in art and architecture. 均匀 embodies the importance of harmony in both natural and human-made environments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 均匀 with similar-sounding words like 均等 (jun1 deng3), which means 'equal'. An incorrect usage would be '这个点的温度是均等的' instead of '这个点的温度是不均匀的' (the temperature is uneven at this point).
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Grammar Patterns of 均匀
均匀 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他大概7岁，骨架像他妈妈一样娇小____。
He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.
Example Sentences for 均匀 (10)
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1
他大概7岁，骨架像他妈妈一样娇小均匀。
tā dà gài7 7， suì ， gǔ jià xiàng tā mā mā yī yàng jiāo xiǎo。
He was about seven years old, small and fine-boned like his mother.
Why is the content uniformity tested for the scopolamine hydrobromide tablets?
7
微波炉能把水均匀加热。
wēi bō lú néng bǎ shuǐ jūn yún jiā rè。
Microwaves heat water uniformly.
8
他命令把国旗上的那些星排成均匀的六行,每行八颗.
tā mìng líng bǎ guó qí shàng de nà xiē xīng pái chéng jūn yún de liù háng, , měi háng bā.
He ordered that there be six even rows of eight stars each.
9
她的呼吸变得均匀，便睡着了。
tā de hū xī biàn dé jūn yún， ， biàn shuì zháo。
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
10
这种机器可用来冲洗500毫米见方的底片,并得到很均匀的效果.
zhè zhǒng jī qì kě yòng lái chōng xǐ500 500 háo mǐ jiàn fāng de dǐ, piàn , bìng dé dào hěn jūn yún de.
The machine is capable of processing 500 mm square plates very uniformly.
Cultural Notes for 均匀
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, concepts of balance and symmetry are often valued, which is reflected in art and architecture. 均匀 embodies the importance of harmony in both natural and human-made environments.
Frequently Asked Questions about 均匀
Yes, 均匀 can describe a person's body shape as well-proportioned or balanced.
No, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in technical or descriptive language.
The opposite is 不均匀 (bu4 jun1 yun2), meaning uneven or inconsistent.
