old variant of 春

JLPT N5 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character primarily means "spring," the season associated with renewal, warmth, and growth. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about the season, weather, and related natural phenomena. Additionally, can be a Chinese surname, which is less common but important to recognize.

Common Collocations

  • (chūntiān): springtime, the season of spring
  • (chūnfēng): spring breeze, often used metaphorically to describe a pleasant or refreshing feeling
  • (chūnguāng): spring scenery or light, often used in poetic or descriptive contexts

Usage Notes

When using to refer to the season, it often appears in compound words or phrases rather than alone. It conveys a positive, fresh, and lively atmosphere. As a surname, is pronounced the same but context will clarify the meaning. Avoid confusing with related seasonal words like (summer) or (autumn).

Common Confusion

is sometimes confused with its old variant 旾, which is rarely used in modern text. Focus on for all contemporary uses.

Example Sentences

The flowers bloom beautifully in spring.

His surname is Chun; he is a new classmate in our class.

The spring breeze brushes the face, making people feel happy.

Spring is a good season for sowing seeds.

The spring scenery is bright and beautiful, suitable for going on a trip.