蹲

The Chinese character 蹲 (dūn) is composed of two parts: the radical 跂 (qū), which means "to bend the legs", and the phonetic component 屯 (tún), which has the same pronunciation as 蹲. The character 蹲 first appeared in the oracle bone script, where it was depicted as a person sitting on their heels. In the seal script, the character evolved to its current form, which is a combination of the radical 跂 and the phonetic component 屯.The character 蹲 has several meanings, including "to squat", "to crouch", and "to lurk". It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is squatting or crouching. The character 蹲 is often used in everyday conversation, and it is also found in literature and poetry.Here are some examples of how the character 蹲 is used in Chinese:* 我蹲在路边等公交车。(Wǒ dūn zài lùbiān děng gōngjiāochē.) I squatted on the side of the road waiting for the bus.* 小猫蹲在墙角里。(Xiǎomāo dūn zài qiángjiǎo lǐ.) The kitten crouched in the corner of the wall.* 他蹲在草丛里偷看。(Tā dūn zài cǎocóng lǐ tōukàn.) He crouched in the grass and peeked.The character 蹲 is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important character to learn for HSK learners, as it is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.