wasteland, desert

JLPT N2 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character '' primarily describes something that is wild, desolate, or barren. It often refers to land that is uncultivated or deserted, such as wasteland or wilderness. It can also describe a rough or reckless personality or behavior.

Common Collocations

  • (huāngdì): wasteland, uncultivated land
  • (huāngfèi): to be abandoned or neglected
  • 荒唐 (huāngtáng): absurd, ridiculous, or reckless
  • (huāngyě): wilderness

Usage Notes

When used to describe land, '' conveys a sense of neglect or natural desolation. When describing personality or behavior, it implies recklessness or lack of restraint. It is often used in formal or literary contexts but also appears in everyday speech.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse '' with '' (huāng), which means panic or flustered. Although they sound similar, their meanings and usage differ significantly.

Example Sentences

This land has been barren for many years, no one has farmed it.

He has a somewhat reckless personality and often does unexpected things.

There are no buildings in the wilderness, only an endless desert.