round

JLPT N5 6 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (tuán) primarily means "round" or "group/organization." It can describe something physically round, like a ball or dumpling, or refer to a collective such as a team, group, or organization.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When used to describe shape, emphasizes the roundness or compactness of an object. When referring to groups, it highlights the collective nature of people organized for a purpose. is often combined with other words to specify the type of group.

Common Confusions

Don't confuse with (yuán), which also means round but is more about shape and geometry. often implies a compact or gathered form, or a social group, rather than just shape alone.

Example Sentences

Our class formed a study group.

This is a round dumpling.

They joined a volunteer group.