Meanings of 毵
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AI Study Notes for 毵
This character is often used in informal contexts to describe animals or objects with a messy appearance. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It’s commonly paired with words for animals or hair.
As this character is not included in the HSK curriculum, learners should focus on its usage in descriptive phrases and practice with related terms about animals or textures. Understanding its components can aid in recognizing other characters with similar elements.
Learners often confuse 毵 with similar characters like 毛 (máo), which means hair or fur, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '这只狗的毛很毵' (zhè zhī gǒu de máo hěn sān) is incorrect; it should be '这只狗的毛很长' (zhè zhī gǒu de máo hěn cháng) meaning 'this dog's fur is long'.
Pronunciation of 毵
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Etymology of 毵
feathers
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Case file: 毵
- 1The meaning half毛 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half参 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfeathers
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say long feathers; scraggy in Chinese
“long feathers; scraggy” in Chinese is毵
The character 毵 (sān) refers to long feathers or hair, often used in a descriptive context to denote something that is scraggy or shaggy in appearance. It can describe animals with long, unkempt fur or feathers, highlighting a natural, wild quality.
When to use 毵
This character is often used in informal contexts to describe animals or objects with a messy appearance. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It’s commonly paired with words for animals or hair.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 毵 with similar characters like 毛 (máo), which means hair or fur, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '这只狗的毛很毵' (zhè zhī gǒu de máo hěn sān) is incorrect; it should be '这只狗的毛很长' (zhè zhī gǒu de máo hěn cháng) meaning 'this dog's fur is long'.
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Word Family of 毵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 毵
It is pronounced as 'sān', with a flat tone. Make sure to emphasize the first tone.
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