豌 (wān): used in 豌豆
豌 (wān) is a Chinese character meaning “used in 豌豆.” Outside the HSK 3.0 syllabus (CLEC 2022), it is composed of 豆 (semantic) and 宛 (phonetic). It ranks #3288 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Etymologically derived, 豌 peas. Its radical form 豆 (bean) appears in many related characters such as 豆 (dòu, legume).
Spoken pronunciation
Definitions
- used in 豌豆
Etymology & Origin
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豌豆noun | wān dòu | pea (Pisum sativum) |
| 豌豆象 | wān dòu xiàng | pea weevil |
| 香豌豆 | xiāng wān dòu | sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) |
| 豌豆尖 | wān dòu jiān | pea shoots |
| 豌豆粥 | wān dòu zhōu | pea gruel |
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Total compounds
80
As first character
0
As last character
20
As middle character
豌 appears in 5 compound words: 80 as the first character, 0 as the last, and 20 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Character Family
豆 Radical Family — Characters sharing the bean radical
Related Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 豌 (wān) mean in Chinese?
豌 (wān) primarily means "used in 豌豆." It is not part of the HSK 3.0 syllabus. It ranks #3288 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 豌 have?
豌 is written with 15 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 豌?
The radical associated with 豌 is 豆 (bean). This radical appears in many characters related to bean.
What are the components of 豌?
豌 is composed of: 豆 (semantic), 宛 (phonetic). Its IDS decomposition is ⿰豆宛 with a left-right layout. Understanding the components helps with both memorization and recognizing related characters.
What are common words containing 豌?
Common words with 豌 include: 豌豆 (wān dòu, "pea (Pisum sativum)"); 豌豆象 (wān dòu xiàng, "pea weevil"); 香豌豆 (xiāng wān dòu, "sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)"); 豌豆尖 (wān dòu jiān, "pea shoots"); 豌豆粥 (wān dòu zhōu, "pea gruel"). There are over 5 compound words containing this character.
Is 豌 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 豌 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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