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彖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
彖tuànhog, hedgehog, porcupineg, 9 strokes, radical 彑
彖tuànto foretell the future using the trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经unknown, 9 strokes, radical 彑
tuàn(tuan4) T4
  1. 1hog, hedgehog, porcupine
  2. 2to foretell the future using the trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经
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March 24, 2026

彖tuàn(tuan4)

The character 彖 (tuàn) primarily refers to a type of animal, including hogs, hedgehogs, and porcupines. Additionally, it is used in the context of the I Ching (Book of Changes) to describe the interpretation of trigrams which are used for divination and foretelling the future.

Strokes9Radical彑
Cultural Note

The character 彖 is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy and culture, particularly in the practice of divination through the I Ching, which has been consulted for thousands of years for wisdom and guidance in decision-making.

Memory Tip

Imagine a hedgehog (彖) curling up into a ball as a way to protect itself, much like how the trigrams in the I Ching envelop knowledge of the future. The character 彖 has a top component that resembles a protective shell, linking it to both animals and the concept of safeguarding one's future.

Meanings of 彖

tuàn(tuan4)
1hog, hedgehog, porcupine
2to foretell the future using the trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经
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About 彖

彖Simplified
9Strokes
彑Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 彖

Usage Notes

When using 彖 in conversation, it's essential to clarify the context since it can refer to animals or divination. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with other similar-sounding characters; ensure you understand the context to avoid confusion. This character is more formal and often appears in literary texts rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 彖 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can deepen your knowledge of Chinese culture and literature, especially in relation to the I Ching. Focus on memorizing its meanings and usages in context to improve comprehension of classical texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 彖 with similar-sounding characters like 断 (duàn) meaning 'to break' or 'to cut.' For example, saying '我有一个彖' (I have a 彖) when they mean 'I have a hog' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有一头猪' (I have a hog).

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Pronunciation of 彖

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Etymology of 彖

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A pig 豕 with a long snout 彑

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Case file: 彖

  1. 1The giveawayA pig 豕 with a long snout 彑
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 彖?

Decomposition of 彖

IDS Structure⿱彑豕
彖Full Character
=
彑ji4
top
豕shi3
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 彖?

How to say hog, hedgehog, porcupine in Chinese

“hog, hedgehog, porcupine” in Chinese is彖tuàn

The character 彖 (tuàn) primarily refers to a type of animal, including hogs, hedgehogs, and porcupines. Additionally, it is used in the context of the I Ching (Book of Changes) to describe the interpretation of trigrams which are used for divination and foretelling the future.

When to use 彖

When using 彖 in conversation, it's essential to clarify the context since it can refer to animals or divination. A common mistake is to use it interchangeably with other similar-sounding characters; ensure you understand the context to avoid confusion. This character is more formal and often appears in literary texts rather than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 彖 with similar-sounding characters like 断 (duàn) meaning 'to break' or 'to cut.' For example, saying '我有一个彖' (I have a 彖) when they mean 'I have a hog' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有一头猪' (I have a hog).

Write 彖

彖

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Word Family of 彖

Words Containing This Character1
彖tuànto foretell the future using the trigrams of the Book of Changes 易經|易经
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Compound Meaning

What does 彖 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 彖

In modern Chinese, 彖 primarily refers to animals like hedgehogs and is also associated with divination in the context of the I Ching.

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