庵 (ān): hut, small temple
庵 (ān) is a Chinese character meaning “hut.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 广 (shelter). It ranks #4668 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- hut
- small temple
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 西来庵 | xī lái ān | Xilai Temple (Tainan, Taiwan) |
| 田家庵区 | tián jiā ān qū | Tianjia'an, a district of Huainan City 淮南市[Huai2 nan2 Shi4], Anhui |
| 田家庵 | tián jiā ān | see 田家庵區|田家庵区[Tian2 jia1 an1 Qu1] |
| 京都念慈庵 | jīng dū niàn cí ān | King-to Nin Jiom, or just Nin Jiom, manufacturer of 枇杷膏[pi2 pa2 gao1] cough medicine |
| 庵堂 | ān táng | Buddhist nunnery |
| 庵摩落迦果 | ān mó luò jiā guǒ | see 餘甘子|余甘子[yu2 gan1 zi3] |
| 施耐庵 | shī nài ān | Shi Nai'an (1296-1371), author of Water Margin or Outlaws of the Marsh 水滸傳|水浒传[Shui3 hu3 Zhuan4] |
| 庵摩勒 | ān mó lè | see 餘甘子|余甘子[yu2 gan1 zi3] |
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Total compounds
38
As first character
50
As last character
13
As middle character
庵 appears in 8 compound words: 38 as the first character, 50 as the last, and 13 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Example Sentences
AI-Generated
庵字在日常生活中使用频率较低。
ān zì zài rì cháng shēng huó zhōng shǐ yòng pín lǜ jiào dī .
The character "庵" is not used very often in everyday life.
Character Family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 庵 (ān) mean in Chinese?
庵 (ān) primarily means "hut." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #4668 in character frequency.
What's the difference between 庵 and 大?
庵 (ān) and 大 (dà) are often confused. antonym. The key distinguishing feature: 庵 (small) vs 大 (big).
How many strokes does 庵 have?
庵 is written with 11 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 庵?
The radical associated with 庵 is 广 (shelter). This radical appears in many characters related to shelter.
What are common words containing 庵?
Common words with 庵 include: 西来庵 (xī lái ān, "Xilai Temple (Tainan, Taiwan)"); 田家庵区 (tián jiā ān qū, "Tianjia'an, a district of Huainan City 淮南市[Huai2 nan2 Shi4], Anhui"); 田家庵 (tián jiā ān, "see 田家庵區|田家庵区[Tian2 jia1 an1 Qu1]"); 京都念慈庵 (jīng dū niàn cí ān, "King-to Nin Jiom, or just Nin Jiom, manufacturer of 枇杷膏[pi2 pa2 gao1] cough medicine"); 庵堂 (ān táng, "Buddhist nunnery"). There are over 8 compound words containing this character.
Is 庵 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 庵 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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