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犾yínThe character 犾 (yín) refers to a type of animal or beast, particularly in classical texts or specific contexts. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear more in literary or historical references, often relating to hunting or wild animals.7 strokes, radical 犭
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March 24, 2026

犾yín(yin2)

The character 犾 (yín) refers to a type of animal or beast, particularly in classical texts or specific contexts. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear more in literary or historical references, often relating to hunting or wild animals.

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Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese texts, characters like 犾 were often associated with hunting practices and the symbolism of wild animals in folklore, reflecting the importance of nature and wildlife in traditional Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'beast' (犾) running through a 'hunting ground,' connecting the character with its meaning. The shape of the character can evoke the image of a wild animal moving quickly, while the pronunciation 'yín' can remind you of a 'yelp' or sound made by a beast.

About 犾

犾Simplified
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犭Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 犾

Usage Notes

Due to its rarity, it is best used in specific literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with more common animal-related characters like 猫 (māo) or 狗 (gǒu). Remember to use this character in appropriate literary or academic discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on more frequently encountered animal characters. Understanding the context in which 犾 might appear can enrich vocabulary for advanced reading but is not essential for HSK preparation.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly try to use 犾 in casual conversations, where it would be inappropriate. For example, saying '我喜欢犾' (I like yín) sounds odd, as this character should be reserved for specific contexts.

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Etymology of 犾

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Decomposition of 犾

IDS Structure⿰犭犬
犾Full Character
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犭quan3
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犬quan3
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How to say 犾 in Chinese

This in Chinese is犾yín

The character 犾 (yín) refers to a type of animal or beast, particularly in classical texts or specific contexts. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear more in literary or historical references, often relating to hunting or wild animals.

When to use 犾

Due to its rarity, it is best used in specific literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with more common animal-related characters like 猫 (māo) or 狗 (gǒu). Remember to use this character in appropriate literary or academic discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly try to use 犾 in casual conversations, where it would be inappropriate. For example, saying '我喜欢犾' (I like yín) sounds odd, as this character should be reserved for specific contexts.

Write 犾

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犾

It refers to a type of wild animal, often found in classical literature.

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