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飬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
飬juànto offer a sacrificex, 13 strokes, radical 食
飬juànold variant of 餋[juan4]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 食
飬juànold variant of 養|养[yang3]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 食
飬yǎngto offer a sacrificex, 13 strokes, radical 食
飬yǎngold variant of 餋[juan4]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 食
飬yǎngold variant of 養|养[yang3]unknown, 13 strokes, radical 食
juàn(juan4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1to offer a sacrifice
  2. 2old variant of 餋[juan4]
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March 24, 2026

飬juàn(juan4)

The character 飬 (juàn) historically refers to the act of offering a sacrifice, particularly in religious or ceremonial contexts. This character is an old variant of 養 (yǎng), which means 'to raise' or 'to nourish,' and is also an old variant of 餋 (juān), which denotes a type of food or offering. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin.

Strokes13Radical食
Cultural Note

In ancient China, offering sacrifices was a key part of religious rituals, often performed during festivals or to honor ancestors. The significance of these practices reflects the deep-rooted traditions of filial piety and respect for the divine in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ceremonial feast where offerings are laid out on a table, symbolizing respect and gratitude. The character 飬 resembles a table with food (the 'food radical' 飠) on top, which helps you remember its connection to sacrifices and nourishment. The sound 'juàn' can be remembered by picturing a 'giant' feast ('ju' as in 'huge') offered for the gods.

Meanings of 飬

juàn(juan4)
primary
1to offer a sacrifice
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About 飬

飬Simplified
13Strokes
食Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 飬

Usage Notes

Because 飬 is an archaic character, it is rarely used in modern conversation or writing. When discussing offerings or sacrifices today, use the more common characters like 祭祀 (jìsì) for 'to offer sacrifices.' Be mindful of the context; using 飬 might confuse native speakers or seem overly formal.

HSK Study Tips

Since 飬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on more commonly used characters related to offering and nourishment, such as 养 (yǎng) or 祭 (jì). Understanding this character can provide historical context but is not essential for everyday communication in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 飬 with its modern counterparts like 養 (yǎng) or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我想要奉献飬' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn juàn) instead of '我想要奉献' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn).

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Etymology of 飬

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

Semantic (meaning)食
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Phonetic (sound)龹
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Case file: 飬

  1. 1The meaning half食 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half龹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 飬

IDS Structure⿱龹食
飬Full Character
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龹quan3
top
食shi2
bottom
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How to say to offer a sacrifice in Chinese

“to offer a sacrifice” in Chinese is飬juàn

The character 飬 (juàn) historically refers to the act of offering a sacrifice, particularly in religious or ceremonial contexts. This character is an old variant of 養 (yǎng), which means 'to raise' or 'to nourish,' and is also an old variant of 餋 (juān), which denotes a type of food or offering. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin.

When to use 飬

Because 飬 is an archaic character, it is rarely used in modern conversation or writing. When discussing offerings or sacrifices today, use the more common characters like 祭祀 (jìsì) for 'to offer sacrifices.' Be mindful of the context; using 飬 might confuse native speakers or seem overly formal.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 飬 with its modern counterparts like 養 (yǎng) or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我想要奉献飬' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn juàn) instead of '我想要奉献' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn).

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Word Family of 飬

Words Containing This Character1
飬juànto offer sacrifices
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 飬

No, 飬 is an archaic character and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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