(pán) - Pan — a coiled or winding object & a small bag or pouch

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pán | 16 strokes | radical:

· pán

Pan — a coiled or winding object;

a small bag or pouch;

a surname.

Pan — a coiled or winding objecta small bag or poucha surname.

Usage highlights

coiled pouchPan surnamewinding ropesmall bagcoiled arounddecorative pouch

Synonyms

  • bag, sack
  • bag, pouch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He carried a small pouch (縏囊).
  • The surname Pan (縏) is rare but exists.
  • The rope was coiled (縏繞) neatly.
  • She bought a decorative bag (縏袋).

Collocations

  • coiled pouch(縏囊)
  • Pan surname(縏姓)
  • winding rope(縏繩)
  • small bag(縏袋)
  • coiled around(縏繞)
  • decorative pouch(縏飾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts a coiled or winding object, originally referring to pouches or bags.
  • Used as a rare surname in Chinese culture.
  • Appears in classical texts but is uncommon in modern usage.

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