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傖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
傖cāngvulgar person, country manx, 12 strokes, radical 亻
cāng(cang1) T1
  1. 1vulgar person, country man
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March 24, 2026

傖cāng(cang1)

The character 傖 (cāng) refers to a vulgar person or a country man, often implying a lack of sophistication or refinement. It is used in more colloquial or derogatory contexts to describe someone who is perceived as uncultured or unpolished.

Strokes12Radical亻
Cultural Note

In rural China, traditional views often distinguish between urban sophistication and rural simplicity, making terms like 傖 resonate with social commentary about class and lifestyle differences.

Memory Tip

Think of 傖 as a 'cawing' crow, which represents a loud, uncouth individual. The left component 傭 suggests labor or work, while the right component 亘 can represent someone who stretches out, like a rustic person in the countryside, sprawling and loud.

Meanings of 傖

cāng(cang1)
1vulgar person, country man
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About 傖

傖Simplified
12Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 傖

Usage Notes

This term is quite informal and can be considered derogatory; therefore, it should be used with caution. Common collocations include phrases like '傖人' (vulgar person) and be mindful of the tone when discussing individuals in a respectful or formal setting.

HSK Study Tips

Although 傖 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners to understand regional or colloquial expressions. Focus on the context in which this word appears, as it may not be widely used in formal language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 傖 with more neutral terms for country people, leading to unintended offense. For example, using 傖 to describe someone from a rural background in a casual setting may be seen as disrespectful; consider using '农民' (nóngmín) instead.

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Etymology of 傖

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A person 亻 from the farm 倉; 倉 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 傖

IDS Structure⿰亻倉
傖Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
倉cang1
right
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Parts

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How to say vulgar person, country man in Chinese

“vulgar person, country man” in Chinese is傖cāng

The character 傖 (cāng) refers to a vulgar person or a country man, often implying a lack of sophistication or refinement. It is used in more colloquial or derogatory contexts to describe someone who is perceived as uncultured or unpolished.

When to use 傖

This term is quite informal and can be considered derogatory; therefore, it should be used with caution. Common collocations include phrases like '傖人' (vulgar person) and be mindful of the tone when discussing individuals in a respectful or formal setting.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 傖 with more neutral terms for country people, leading to unintended offense. For example, using 傖 to describe someone from a rural background in a casual setting may be seen as disrespectful; consider using '农民' (nóngmín) instead.

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Word Family of 傖

Words Containing This Character2
伧cāngrustic傖
寒伧ugly寒傖
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Characters with 傖

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Frequently Asked Questions about 傖

No, 傖 is more of a colloquial term and may not be understood by all speakers.

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