庉
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: a village
💡 Think 'dun' as 'done' – 'the village is done' (gathered under shelter).
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
庉 (dùn) is a rare character meaning 'a village'. It combines the radical 广 (shelter) with 屯 (to gather), suggesting a place where people gather under shelter. This reflects the Chinese worldview of community and collective living, where villages are fundamental social units. Though rarely used today, it appears in ancient texts to denote rural settlements.
Example Sentences
Common Compounds
Similar Characters — Don't Mix These Up
Your First Step into Chinese Culture: Get a Chinese Name
Every journey into Chinese begins with a name. Use our free Chinese name generator to create a meaningful, personalized Chinese name that fits you perfectly.
Get My Chinese Name →
0