宭 (qún) - A dwelling & a residence

宭Tone 2

qún ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

宭 · qún

A dwelling;

a residence;

a place where people gather or live together;

also refers to a group or community.

A dwellinga residencea place where people gather or live together

Usage highlights

Dwelling placeScholar's residenceCommunity gatheringVillage dwellingsResidential areaGathering place

Synonyms

  • 居— residence, dwelling
  • 宅— house, residence
  • 舍— lodging, residence

Antonyms

  • 野— wilderness, open country
  • 外— outside, exterior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They live in a small dwelling (宭居).
  • The scholar's residence (文宭) was modest.
  • This is a community gathering place (群宭).
  • The village dwellings (村宭) were nestled in the valley.

Collocations

  • Dwelling place(宭居)
  • Scholar's residence(文宭)
  • Community gathering(群宭)
  • Village dwellings(村宭)
  • Residential area(宭区)
  • Gathering place(聚宭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 宭 combines the roof radical (宀) with 君 (ruler/gentleman), suggesting a dignified or gentleman's dwelling.
  • Historically used to denote residences, particularly those of scholars or communities.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese values of community living and scholarly habitation.

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