equal, even, fair

JLPT N1 7 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of

The character (jūn) primarily means 'evenly' or 'equally'. It is often used to describe the fair or equal distribution of something, such as money, resources, or grades. It can function as an adverb or part of compound words like (evenly divide) or (uniform quality).

Common Collocations

  • (jūn fēn): to divide evenly
  • 均匀 (jūn yún): uniform, even
  • 均衡 (jūn héng): balanced

These collocations emphasize fairness and balance in distribution or quality.

Nuances and Usage Notes

When using , speakers imply a sense of fairness or equality. It is more formal and precise than just saying 'all' or 'every'. It often appears in written or formal contexts, such as reports or instructions.

Avoid confusing with (jiē), which means 'all' but does not carry the nuance of evenness or fairness.

Summary

Use when you want to emphasize equal or fair distribution or balance. It is common in formal speech and writing, especially in contexts involving measurements, quality control, or resource allocation.

Example Sentences

We should evenly divide this money among everyone.

His grades are distributed very evenly in the class.

To ensure quality, the factory implemented uniform quality control.