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鼱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鼱jīngshrewzg, 21 strokes, radical 鼠
jīng(jing1) T1
  1. 1shrew
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March 24, 2026

鼱jīng(jing1)

The character 鼱 (jīng) refers to a type of small mammal commonly known as a shrew. It is often used in biological contexts to describe these creatures, which are characterized by their pointed snouts and small size. The term may also appear in scientific literature discussing fauna.

Strokes21Radical鼠
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, animals like shrews are often associated with nature and biodiversity, reflecting the country's rich wildlife. The study of such animals can be tied to ecological education and awareness in modern China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny creature with a long nose (the shrew) sneaking around in the grass, resembling the character 鼱. The radical 鼠 (shǔ) means 'mouse' and hints at its small mammal nature, while the sound 'jīng' can be remembered by thinking of a 'jingling' sound made by a small, quick creature.

Meanings of 鼱

jīng(jing1)
1shrew
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About 鼱

鼱Simplified
21Strokes
鼠Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鼱

Usage Notes

The character 鼱 is rarely used in daily conversation, making it more common in academic or scientific contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters. It is mostly found in compound words like 鼩鼱 (qu2 jing1), which refers to a specific type of shrew.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鼱 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it could be relevant for students interested in zoology or nature. Connecting this word to related animal names and their characteristics can enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鼱 with 鼩 (qu2), which refers to a different type of small mammal. For example, saying '我看到一个鼩' (Wǒ kàn dào yī gè qu) instead of '我看到一个鼱' (Wǒ kàn dào yī gè jīng) is incorrect when referring to a shrew.

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Etymology of 鼱

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)鼠
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Phonetic (sound)青
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Case file: 鼱

  1. 1The meaning half鼠 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half青 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayrat
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鼱?

Decomposition of 鼱

IDS Structure⿰鼠青
鼱Full Character
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鼠shu3
left
青Qing1
right
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Which of these is a component of 鼱?

How to say shrew in Chinese

“shrew” in Chinese is鼱jīng

The character 鼱 (jīng) refers to a type of small mammal commonly known as a shrew. It is often used in biological contexts to describe these creatures, which are characterized by their pointed snouts and small size. The term may also appear in scientific literature discussing fauna.

When to use 鼱

The character 鼱 is rarely used in daily conversation, making it more common in academic or scientific contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar characters. It is mostly found in compound words like 鼩鼱 (qu2 jing1), which refers to a specific type of shrew.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鼱 with 鼩 (qu2), which refers to a different type of small mammal. For example, saying '我看到一个鼩' (Wǒ kàn dào yī gè qu) instead of '我看到一个鼱' (Wǒ kàn dào yī gè jīng) is incorrect when referring to a shrew.

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鼱

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Word Family of 鼱

Words Containing This Character1
鼱jīngshrew (zoology)
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Compound Meaning

What does 鼱 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鼱

It means 'shrew,' a small mammal with a pointed snout.

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