variant of 群

JLPT N3 13 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (qún)

The character primarily means 'group' or 'flock' and is used to describe a collection of people, animals, or things gathered together. It often appears before a noun to indicate a collective, such as 孩子 (a group of children) or (a range of mountains).

Common Collocations

  • + [noun]: indicates a group of something, e.g., (a flock of birds).
  • : to join a group, often used for social or interest groups.
  • : a range of mountains, emphasizing a natural cluster.

Notes

When using , it implies a visible or conceptual gathering rather than a random assortment. It is more formal and specific than just saying (many). Avoid confusing with (zǔ), which is more about organized groups or teams rather than natural clusters.

This character is the simplified form; the traditional form is 羣, but both are pronounced the same and used interchangeably depending on the region.

Example Sentences

A group of children are playing in the park.

He joined a photography group where everyone often shares photos.

The beautiful village is surrounded by a range of mountains.