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The 甬 Character Family

甬 gives a visible connection among a few very common characters, while the whole character still controls the modern reading.

HOW THIS FAMILY WORKS

甬 is a sound clue; the left component changes the meaning.

MEMBER CHARACTERS

Learn the semantic clue, then open the character page to practise it in context.

tōng
辶 relates to movement.

to pass through, to open, to connect; to communicate; common

COMMON WORD交通 · to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications; liaisonOpen 通 character →
tòng
疒 relates to illness.

ache, pain; bitterness, sorrow; deeply, thoroughly

COMMON WORD痛 · ache; pain; sorrow; deeply; thoroughlyOpen 痛 character →
yǒng
氵 relates to water.

to surge up, to bubble up, to gush forth

COMMON WORD涌现 · to emerge in large numbers; to spring up; to emerge prominentlyOpen 涌 character →
FAQ

What pattern should I notice in the 甬 family?

The meaning component changes from movement and illness to strength, water, or wood, making the characters easier to separate.

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