Chinese characters for “xun”
42 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
xūn
to smoke, to cure meat
14 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9deeds, feats
9 strokesocarina
10 strokesdeeds, feats
12 strokescellar, storeroom
14 strokesdead, feat
16 strokesbarbarians
17 strokesa medicinal herb
17 strokestwilight
18 strokessmoke, scent
18 strokesdrunk, intoxicated
21 strokesSecond tone
xún
to seek
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9tame, obedient, docile
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9ten-day period
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to cruise, to inspect, to patrol
6 strokesto ask about, to inquire into
8 strokesfoothill, mountain range
9 strokescareful
9 strokestrue, real
9 strokessteep river bank
9 strokesplant, herb
9 strokesnettle
9 strokesto seek
12 strokesto obey, to follow, to comply with
12 strokesto ask about, to inquire into
13 strokestame, obedient, docile
13 strokessturgeon
14 strokessteep river bank
15 strokessturgeon
23 strokesFourth tone
xùn
to teach, to instruct
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to fly rapidly
3 strokesnews, information
5 strokeshigh water, flood tides
6 strokesquick, hasty
6 strokesto follow, to comply with
9 strokeshumble, modest
9 strokesmartyr
10 strokesnews, information
10 strokesto teach, to instruct
10 strokesmild, modest, obedient
12 strokeshumble, modest
13 strokesmushroom, fungus
15 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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