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This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's more suitable for literary or poetic expressions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that may pertain to different types of weather phenomena. It typically appears in more formal contexts.
Although 猋 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, students should focus on recognizing how it combines elements of animals and nature, which is a common theme in Chinese characters. Understanding this can help with other related words at various HSK levels.
Learners might confuse 猋 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Make sure to note the distinction: 猋 has a more intense connotation related to storms and gales.
Pronunciation of 猋
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Etymology of 猋
A pack of ferocious dogs 犬; a storm
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Case file: 猋
- 1The giveawayA pack of ferocious dogs 犬; a storm
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say wind, storm, gale; a dog running in Chinese
“wind, storm, gale; a dog running” in Chinese is猋
The character 猋 (biāo) refers to strong winds, storms, or gales, and can also describe the quickness of a dog running or the swirling motion of a whirlwind. It combines the imagery of nature's power with the agility of animals, often used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke a sense of movement and force.
When to use 猋
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's more suitable for literary or poetic expressions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that may pertain to different types of weather phenomena. It typically appears in more formal contexts.
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Learners might confuse 猋 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Make sure to note the distinction: 猋 has a more intense connotation related to storms and gales.
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猋 means wind, storm, or gale, and can also refer to a dog running quickly or a whirlwind.
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