Definitions

gǔn (verb) to roll
gǔn (verb) to boil
gǔn (verb) get lost!; go away!

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "滚", with its traditional form "滾", is structured from the water radical (氵) combined with the component "衮", which primarily provides phonetic guidance. Its etymology suggests an initial association with the motion of water, such as flowing or tumbling in a current. Over time, its meaning extended to describe any rolling or revolving movement, and it further developed to convey the action of boiling in reference to liquids, while in informal contexts it also serves as a curt directive for departure or dismissal.

Example Sentences Hide

皮球过来了。

Pí qiú gǔn guòlái le.

The ball rolled over.

了,可以泡茶了。

Shuǐ gǔn le, kěyǐ pào chá le.

The water is boiling, so we can make tea.

下了楼梯。

Tā gǔn xiàle lóutī.

He rolled down the stairs.

轮胎在路上动。

Lúntāi zài lùshàng gǔndòng.

The tire is rolling on the road.

别在这里胡闹,快开!

Bié zài zhèlǐ húnào, kuài gǔn kāi!

Stop messing around here, get away quickly!

他因为犯错被公司蛋了。

Tā yīnwèi fàn cuò bèi gōngsī gǔndàn le.

He was fired from the company because of his mistake.

他试图铁环,但失败了。

Tā shìtú gǔn tiěhuán, dàn shībài le.

He tried to roll an iron hoop but failed.

在激烈的市场竞争中,不创新就会出局。

Zài jīliè de shìchǎng jìngzhēng zhōng, bù chuàngxīn jiù huì gǔn chū jú.

In the fierce market competition, if you don't innovate, you'll be forced out.