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肜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
肜róngto sacrifice on two successive daysg, 7 strokes, radical ⺼
肜róngsurname Rongunknown, 7 strokes, radical ⺼
róng(Rong2) T2
  1. 1to sacrifice on two successive days
Also a Chinese surname, Rong — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

肜róng(Rong2)

The character 肜 (róng) primarily refers to the act of sacrificing on two successive days, a concept that is often associated with rituals in ancient Chinese culture. It can also be a surname, 'Rong,' which is less commonly used. In a cultural context, this character reflects the significance of rituals and offerings in traditional Chinese society.

Strokes7Radical⺼
Cultural Note

In ancient China, rituals involving sacrifices were essential to honoring ancestors and deities, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural significance of respect and reverence in Chinese society. The character 肜 encapsulates this cultural heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of hands (the character's components) offering sacrifices on two consecutive days. You can visualize this as a ritual where the hands are both 'r' (as in the 'r' sound in róng) reaching out to the heavens, emphasizing the act of giving and reverence.

Meanings of 肜

róng(Rong2)
1to sacrifice on two successive days
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About 肜

肜Simplified
7Strokes
⺼Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern contexts outside of historical or literary texts. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is also important to use the correct tone, as 'róng' with a rising tone can change meanings if mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Although 肜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can help learners grasp the structure of more common characters related to rituals and offerings. Students at this level should focus on recognizing characters with similar radicals to enhance their vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 肜 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or tones, such as 荣 (róng), which means 'glory.' A common mistake is saying 肜 with a falling tone, which alters its meaning.

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Etymology of 肜

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)⺼
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Phonetic (sound)彡
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Origin

肜 = ⺼ + 彡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 肜

IDS Structure⿰⺼彡
肜Full Character
=
⺼rou4
left
彡shan1
right
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How to say to sacrifice on two successive days in Chinese

“to sacrifice on two successive days” in Chinese is肜róng

The character 肜 (róng) primarily refers to the act of sacrificing on two successive days, a concept that is often associated with rituals in ancient Chinese culture. It can also be a surname, 'Rong,' which is less commonly used. In a cultural context, this character reflects the significance of rituals and offerings in traditional Chinese society.

When to use 肜

This character is rarely used in modern contexts outside of historical or literary texts. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is also important to use the correct tone, as 'róng' with a rising tone can change meanings if mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 肜 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or tones, such as 荣 (róng), which means 'glory.' A common mistake is saying 肜 with a falling tone, which alters its meaning.

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Word Family of 肜

Words Containing This Character1
肜róngsurname Rong

Frequently Asked Questions about 肜

In modern usage, 肜 is primarily of historical interest, referring to sacrifices made over two days.

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