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猲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
猲hèfrightened, terrified; snub-nosed dogzg, 12 strokes, radical 犭
猲hèshort-snout dogunknown, 12 strokes, radical 犭
猲xiēfrightened, terrified; snub-nosed dogzg, 12 strokes, radical 犭
猲xiēshort-snout dogunknown, 12 strokes, radical 犭
hè(he4)
primary
T4
  1. 1frightened, terrified; snub-nosed dog
  2. 2short-snout dog
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March 24, 2026

猲hè(he4)

The character 猲 (hè) refers to a state of being frightened or terrified. It can also denote a specific type of dog known for having a short snout, emphasizing a connection to both emotions and certain breeds of animals. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts related to dogs or expressions of fear.

Strokes12Radical犭
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, certain dog breeds are often associated with specific traits, and the concept of fear can be linked to traditional beliefs about animals. The snub-nosed dog may be seen as more vulnerable, reflecting societal views on pets and their care.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small, frightened dog with a snub nose. The 'hè' sound can remind you of a 'hey!' of surprise when you see something scary, like this snub-nosed dog jumping in fright. The character itself combines the radical for animal (犭) with the component that suggests a state of alarm.

Meanings of 猲

hè(he4)
primary
1frightened, terrified; snub-nosed dog
2short-snout dog
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About 猲

猲Simplified
12Strokes
犭Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 猲

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 猲 with other words relating to fear due to its specific context. It is not commonly used in daily conversation, so it may appear primarily in literary or specific animal-related discussions. Be careful with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone (hè) to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 猲 is not an HSK word, understanding its components can aid in grasping similar characters at HSK Level 3 or 4, where emotions and animal vocabulary are often introduced. Focus on the radical (犭) as it frequently appears in other animal-related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 猲 in contexts unrelated to dogs or fear, such as using it to describe general states of anxiety. Instead, use a more common character like 忐忑 (tǎn tè) for anxiety.

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Pronunciation of 猲

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Etymology of 猲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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dog

Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)曷
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Case file: 猲

  1. 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half曷 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaydog
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 猲

IDS Structure⿰犭曷
猲Full Character
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犭quan3
left
曷he2
right
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Identify the Components

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How to say frightened, terrified; snub-nosed dog in Chinese

“frightened, terrified; snub-nosed dog” in Chinese is猲hè

The character 猲 (hè) refers to a state of being frightened or terrified. It can also denote a specific type of dog known for having a short snout, emphasizing a connection to both emotions and certain breeds of animals. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in specific contexts related to dogs or expressions of fear.

When to use 猲

Learners often confuse 猲 with other words relating to fear due to its specific context. It is not commonly used in daily conversation, so it may appear primarily in literary or specific animal-related discussions. Be careful with the tone; ensure you pronounce it with a falling tone (hè) to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 猲 in contexts unrelated to dogs or fear, such as using it to describe general states of anxiety. Instead, use a more common character like 忐忑 (tǎn tè) for anxiety.

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猲

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Word Family of 猲

Words Containing This Character1
猲hèfrightened
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Compound Meaning

What does 猲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 猲

It refers to a frightened state or a specific type of dog with a short snout.

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