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獗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
獗juéwild, violent; unruly, lawlessx, 15 strokes, radical 犭
獗juérudeunknown, 15 strokes, radical 犭
jué(jue2) T2
  1. 1wild, violent; unruly, lawless
  2. 2rude
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March 24, 2026

獗jué(jue2)

The character 獗 (jué) refers to something that is wild, violent, or unruly. It is often used to describe behavior that is lawless or lacking discipline, and can apply to both people and animals. This term conveys a sense of chaos or aggression in various contexts.

Strokes15Radical犭
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of wildness often ties back to traditional views on nature and behavior. The idea of being '獗' can indicate a departure from societal norms, which is a significant theme in various historical narratives and literary works.

Memory Tip

To remember 獗 (jué), think of a wild animal (the radical '犭' relates to animals) that is out of control and causing chaos. Imagine a rebellious dog running around, barking loudly, and ignoring commands – that’s the essence of 'jué'.

Meanings of 獗

jué(jue2)
1wild, violent; unruly, lawless
2rude
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About 獗

獗Simplified
15Strokes
犭Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful when using 獗 (jué) in conversation, as it can carry a strong negative connotation. It's more commonly used in literary or formal contexts than in everyday speech. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have softer meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 獗 (jué) is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to other words describing behavior or character traits. Focus on understanding its usage in literary texts to enhance vocabulary around descriptions of nature and personality.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 獗 (jué) with other characters with similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 觉 (jué), which means 'to feel' or 'to wake up'. Ensure you recognize the context where 獗 (jué) applies to unruly behavior.

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Etymology of 獗

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

dog

Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)厥
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Case file: 獗

  1. 1The meaning half犭 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half厥 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 獗

IDS Structure⿰犭厥
獗Full Character
=
犭quan3
left
厥jue2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 獗?

How to say wild, violent; unruly, lawless in Chinese

“wild, violent; unruly, lawless” in Chinese is獗jué

The character 獗 (jué) refers to something that is wild, violent, or unruly. It is often used to describe behavior that is lawless or lacking discipline, and can apply to both people and animals. This term conveys a sense of chaos or aggression in various contexts.

When to use 獗

Be careful when using 獗 (jué) in conversation, as it can carry a strong negative connotation. It's more commonly used in literary or formal contexts than in everyday speech. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have softer meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 獗 (jué) with other characters with similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 觉 (jué), which means 'to feel' or 'to wake up'. Ensure you recognize the context where 獗 (jué) applies to unruly behavior.

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獗

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Word Family of 獗

Words Containing This Character2
猖獗to be rampant
獗juéunruly
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Compound Meaning

What does 猖獗 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 獗

Synonyms include 狂 (kuáng) meaning mad or crazy, and 暴 (bào) meaning violent.

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