Meanings of 猓
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AI Study Notes for 猓
This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts rather than in casual conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with other characters for monkey, like 猴 (hóu), which is more common in daily speech. It's also important to pronounce it with the correct third tone (guǒ).
As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it may be beneficial to focus on more commonly used words related to animals at this level. Recognizing variations of 'monkey' can help expand your vocabulary around animals in Chinese.
Learners often confuse 猓 with the more commonly used 猴子 (hóuzi) when referring to monkeys. Always use 猓 in appropriate contexts, such as scientific discussions, where it is more relevant.
Pronunciation of 猓
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Etymology of 猓
animal
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Case file: 猓
- 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayanimal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say monkey in Chinese
“monkey” in Chinese is猓
The character 猓 (guǒ) refers specifically to a type of monkey. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more general terms for monkeys, such as 猴子 (hóuzi). You might encounter this character in literary texts or scientific contexts discussing primates.
When to use 猓
This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts rather than in casual conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with other characters for monkey, like 猴 (hóu), which is more common in daily speech. It's also important to pronounce it with the correct third tone (guǒ).
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Learners often confuse 猓 with the more commonly used 猴子 (hóuzi) when referring to monkeys. Always use 猓 in appropriate contexts, such as scientific discussions, where it is more relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 猓
No, 猓 is rarely used in everyday speech; it's more common in formal or literary contexts.
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