ten-day period

JLPT N5 6 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Understanding (xún)

The character refers to a period of ten days, dividing a month into three parts: the first ten days (上旬), the middle ten days (中旬), and the last ten days (下旬). This division is commonly used in formal contexts such as business reports, weather forecasts, and historical records.

Usage and Nuances

When using , it often appears in time expressions like 上旬 (early ten days), 中旬 (mid ten days), and 下旬 (late ten days). It helps specify time more precisely than just saying 'month' but less specifically than a particular date.

Common Collocations

  • 上旬: early part of the month
  • 中旬: middle part of the month
  • 下旬: late part of the month
  • : ten-day report, often used in business or news

Tips

is a formal time unit rarely used in casual conversation but common in written and official contexts. Avoid confusing with (day) or (month); specifically means a ten-day segment within a month.

Example Sentences

Each month is divided into three ten-day periods, each called a 'xún'.

The weather during this ten-day period is especially hot; be careful to

The ten-day report shows a 15% increase in sales this quarter.