Meanings of 猩
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AI Study Notes for 猩
猩 (xīng) vs 猩猩 (xīng xīng) — use 猩 for general reference to apes, while 猩猩 specifically refers to orangutans.
This character is typically used in more formal contexts, such as biology or wildlife discussions. A common mistake is confusing 猩 with similar-sounding characters; ensure correct pronunciation and context to avoid mix-ups. It often collocates with terms like '猩猩' (xīngxīng) meaning 'orangutan.'
While 猩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other animal-related words like 猫 (māo - cat) and 狗 (gǒu - dog). Focus on pronunciation, especially the tone, as it is critical for correct identification.
Learners often confuse 猩 with the character 星 (xīng - star) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 猩 relates to animals, while 星 refers to celestial bodies.
Pronunciation of 猩
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Etymology of 猩
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 星 represents the sound.
animal
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Case file: 猩
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 星 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half星 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayanimal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 猩
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How to say ape, orangutan in Chinese
“ape, orangutan” in Chinese is猩
The character 猩 (xīng) refers to a type of large primate, specifically an ape or orangutan. It is often used in both scientific contexts and popular discussions about wildlife, emphasizing the intelligence and uniqueness of these creatures.
When to use 猩
This character is typically used in more formal contexts, such as biology or wildlife discussions. A common mistake is confusing 猩 with similar-sounding characters; ensure correct pronunciation and context to avoid mix-ups. It often collocates with terms like '猩猩' (xīngxīng) meaning 'orangutan.'
猩 or something close to it
猩 (xīng) vs 猩猩 (xīng xīng) — use 猩 for general reference to apes, while 猩猩 specifically refers to orangutans.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 猩 with the character 星 (xīng - star) due to similar pronunciation. Remember that 猩 relates to animals, while 星 refers to celestial bodies.
Write 猩
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Grammar Patterns of 猩
猩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我知道你研究黑____猩至今已有30年了。
I know that you'vebeen studying chimpanzees for thirty years now.
Example Sentences for 猩 (4)
Word Family of 猩
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 猩
It is pronounced as 'xīng', with a high and level tone.
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