阍 (hūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 阍 (hūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阍 (hūn) means "gatekeeper; to guard a gate". with 11 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阍 stroke by stroke?

阍 has 11 strokes. The radical is 门. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 阍 and 闺?

阍 (hūn) and 闺 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 阍?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 门. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 阍?

Common words containing 阍 include: 阍人 (hūn rén) — gatekeeper; 阍侍 (hūn shì) — gatekeeper; attendant; 晨阍 (chén hūn) — Morning gatekeeper.

How to Write 阍

The character 阍 (hūn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阍 is pronounced hūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means gatekeeper; to guard a gate.

Common Words with 阍

阍人 hūn rén

gatekeeper

阍侍 hūn shì

gatekeeper; attendant

晨阍 chén hūn

Morning gatekeeper

Example Sentences

阍人在门口守卫着。

hūn rén zài mén kǒu shǒu wèi zhe

The gatekeeper is guarding at the door.

阍侍负责接待客人。

hūn shì fù zé jiē dài kè rén

The gatekeeper is responsible for receiving guests.

他每天早起去晨阍。

tā měi tiān zǎo qǐ qù chén hūn

He gets up early every day to pay respects to his parents.

Similar Characters

闺 guī

闻 wén

闼 tà

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阍

What does 阍 (hūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阍 and 闺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阍?

What common words use 阍?

How to Write 阍 (hūn)