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㐌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㐌tāa tribe of savages in South Chinax, 5 strokes, radical 亻
㐌yía tribe of savages in South Chinax, 5 strokes, radical 亻
yí(yi2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1a tribe of savages in South China
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March 24, 2026

㐌yí(yi2)

The character 㐌 (yí) is a variant of 它 (tā), which generally means 'it' in Mandarin. It can also refer to a specific tribe of indigenous people in South China, often described in historical texts as 'savages.' The usage of this character is rare, and it's primarily found in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

Strokes5Radical亻
Cultural Note

The character 㐌 relates to historical references of indigenous tribes in Southern China, highlighting the rich tapestry of ethnic diversity in the region. It reflects a time when different tribes interacted, often depicted in classic Chinese literature and historical accounts.

Memory Tip

To remember 㐌 (yí), visualize a group of indigenous people (the 'savages') in the South who are pointing to something ('it'). The left side resembles a hand pointing, while the right side can remind you of a small village, connecting to the tribal aspect.

Meanings of 㐌

yí(yi2)
primary
1a tribe of savages in South China
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About 㐌

㐌Simplified
5Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㐌

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 㐌 with 它 (tā) due to their similar meanings. This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so it's more commonly found in historical or literary texts, making it informal for everyday use.

HSK Study Tips

Since 㐌 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on 它 (tā) as a more practical alternative. Understanding the context of both characters can help differentiate their usage in literature versus modern conversation.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 㐌 in everyday conversation, thinking it functions like 它. For example, saying '㐌 是我的书' instead of '它是我的书' would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 㐌

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

people

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)也
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Case file: 㐌

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half也 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypeople
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㐌?

Decomposition of 㐌

IDS Structure⿱亻也
㐌Full Character
=
亻ren2
top
也Ye3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 㐌?

How to say a tribe of savages in South China in Chinese

“a tribe of savages in South China” in Chinese is㐌tā

The character 㐌 (yí) is a variant of 它 (tā), which generally means 'it' in Mandarin. It can also refer to a specific tribe of indigenous people in South China, often described in historical texts as 'savages.' The usage of this character is rare, and it's primarily found in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

When to use 㐌

Learners often confuse 㐌 with 它 (tā) due to their similar meanings. This character is rarely used in modern Mandarin, so it's more commonly found in historical or literary texts, making it informal for everyday use.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 㐌 in everyday conversation, thinking it functions like 它. For example, saying '㐌 是我的书' instead of '它是我的书' would be incorrect.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㐌

No, 㐌 is rarely used in contemporary Mandarin; 它 (tā) is the preferred form.

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