Chinese symbol for “stranded”
困
kùn
to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded
The closest CC-CEDICT match for stranded is 困 (kùn), defined as: to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded; destitute.
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Characters and stroke order
Other Chinese words for “stranded”
Related words
Other words that share a character with 困.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 困难 (困難) | kùn nan | difficult; challenging |
| 贫困 (貧困) | pín kùn | impoverished; poverty |
| 困境 | kùn jìng | predicament; plight |
| 困扰 (困擾) | kùn rǎo | to perplex; to disturb |
| 困惑 | kùn huò | bewildered; perplexed |
| 被困 | bèi kùn | to be trapped; to be stranded |
Data: CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0); Unihan Database (Unicode License v3); Make Me a Hanzi (Arphic Public License (graphics.txt); LGPL-3.0-or-later (dictionary.txt)); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- How Much Should Escrima Sticks Cost for Training
- Why Rattan Splinters and How to Tape It for Repairs
- Best Escrima Stick Bags for Durable Gear Protection
- Buying Fire-Hardened Rattan Sticks for Martial Arts
- Skinned vs Unskinned Rattan Sticks Choosing the Right Gear
- How Long Do Rattan Sticks Last in Heavy Contact Drills
- Are Foam Escrima Sticks Good for Kids and How to Choose
- Best Padded Escrima Sticks for Sparring and Drill Safety
- Choosing the Right Escrima Stick Diameter for Your Hand Size
- What Length Escrima Sticks Should You Buy for Training