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March 24, 2026
尨máng(mang2)
The character 尨 (máng) primarily refers to a shaggy dog, often used to describe a large, unkempt dog with a scruffy appearance. It can also denote anything that is striped or variegated, emphasizing its enormous or significant size in certain contexts. This character is less commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in literary or descriptive contexts.
Strokes7Radical犬Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dogs are often associated with loyalty and protection, and the description of a shaggy dog may evoke traditional images of rural life where such dogs were used for herding or guarding livestock.
Memory Tip
Imagine a massive, shaggy dog with a striped coat running through a field. The character 尨 looks like a dog (the radical for dog is 犬) with a wild mane, emphasizing its shaggy nature. The 'máng' sound can remind you of a 'mangy' dog, which is also unkempt.
Meanings of 尨
máng(mang2)
primary
1shaggy dog; striped, variegated
2huge
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尨Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 尨
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a massive, shaggy dog with a striped coat running through a field. The character 尨 looks like a dog (the radical for dog is 犬) with a wild mane, emphasizing its shaggy nature. The 'máng' sound can remind you of a 'mangy' dog, which is also unkempt.
Usage Notes
Learners should be cautious when using 尨, as it is not frequently encountered in everyday language. It is more common in literary texts than in spoken Mandarin. A common mistake is confusing it with more common words for 'dog' like 狗 (gǒu).
HSK Study Tips
Since 尨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its components and similar characters, such as 犬 (dog) and 大 (big). Understanding its structure can help with recognizing less common vocabulary related to animals and descriptors.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, dogs are often associated with loyalty and protection, and the description of a shaggy dog may evoke traditional images of rural life where such dogs were used for herding or guarding livestock.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 尨 with other dog-related characters due to its rarity. For example, saying '我有一个尨' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè máng) instead of '我有一个狗' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè gǒu) is incorrect for everyday conversation.
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Cultural Notes for 尨
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, dogs are often associated with loyalty and protection, and the description of a shaggy dog may evoke traditional images of rural life where such dogs were used for herding or guarding livestock.
Word Family of 尨
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尨mánghuge
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Frequently Asked Questions about 尨
It typically means a shaggy dog or something that is large and furry, often used in a descriptive context.
No, it is relatively rare and more likely to be found in literary contexts.
