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玃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
玃juéa large ape found in western Chinax, 23 strokes, radical 犭
玃juélegendary ape of Sichuan and Yunnan, with a penchant for carrying off girlsunknown, 23 strokes, radical 犭
jué(jue2) T2
  1. 1a large ape found in western China
  2. 2legendary ape of Sichuan and Yunnan, with a penchant for carrying off girls
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March 24, 2026

玃jué(jue2)

The character 玃 (jué) refers to a legendary large ape found in the regions of Sichuan and Yunnan in China. This mythical creature is known for its strength and mischievous nature, particularly its habit of abducting young women, which is often depicted in local folklore and stories.

Strokes23Radical犭
Cultural Note

The 玃 is rooted in Sichuan and Yunnan folklore, reflecting the region's rich storytelling tradition. Stories about this ape often serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of the wild and the importance of community safety.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gigantic ape (the 玃) jumping through the mountains of Sichuan, its massive arms swinging like jewels (the radical 玃 resembles a precious gem) and its mischievous eyes glinting. Picture it carrying off a girl in its powerful grip, hence the name jué, which sounds like 'jewel' and evokes the image of this legendary creature.

Meanings of 玃

jué(jue2)
1a large ape found in western China
2legendary ape of Sichuan and Yunnan, with a penchant for carrying off girls
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About 玃

玃Simplified
23Strokes
犭Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 玃 is not commonly used in modern conversation, it can appear in discussions about folklore or mythology. Be careful not to confuse it with other words for common animals, as this character is specific to the legendary ape. Using it in a casual context may sound overly formal or literary.

HSK Study Tips

This character does not appear in the HSK levels, but it can enhance understanding of Chinese mythology and regional folklore. Focus on recognizing its components, especially the radical, and relate it to other characters involving animals or mythical creatures at your current level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 玃 with other animal characters due to its rarity. For example, mistakenly using 玃 to refer to a common monkey would be incorrect; remember that 玃 specifically denotes a legendary ape.

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Etymology of 玃

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

animal

Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)矍
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Case file: 玃

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 玃

IDS Structure⿰犭矍
玃Full Character
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犭quan3
left
矍Jue2
right
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How to say a large ape found in western China in Chinese

“a large ape found in western China” in Chinese is玃jué

The character 玃 (jué) refers to a legendary large ape found in the regions of Sichuan and Yunnan in China. This mythical creature is known for its strength and mischievous nature, particularly its habit of abducting young women, which is often depicted in local folklore and stories.

When to use 玃

While 玃 is not commonly used in modern conversation, it can appear in discussions about folklore or mythology. Be careful not to confuse it with other words for common animals, as this character is specific to the legendary ape. Using it in a casual context may sound overly formal or literary.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 玃 with other animal characters due to its rarity. For example, mistakenly using 玃 to refer to a common monkey would be incorrect; remember that 玃 specifically denotes a legendary ape.

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玃

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Word Family of 玃

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玃juélegendary ape of Sichuan and Yunnan, with a penchant for carrying off girls
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Compound Meaning

What does 玃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 玃

It refers to a legendary large ape known for abducting girls in Chinese folklore.

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