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March 24, 2026
犮bá(ba2)
The character 犮 (bá) refers to the action of pulling up or removing something from the ground. It is an old variant of 犬 (quǎn), which means 'dog', and 拔 (bá), meaning 'to pull out'. This character is rarely used in modern contexts and is mostly of historical interest.
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Cultural Note
In historical texts, 犮 may appear in literature or classical references, relating to agriculture and the relationship between humans and dogs. This reflects the importance of dogs in ancient Chinese society, often regarded as companions and helpers in farming.
Memory Tip
Imagine a dog (the radical 犬) pulling up a plant from the ground. The sound 'bá' can remind you of 'pulling out'—think of a gardener pulling out weeds with their dog watching nearby.
Meanings of 犮
bá(ba2)
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1to pull up
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a dog (the radical 犬) pulling up a plant from the ground. The sound 'bá' can remind you of 'pulling out'—think of a gardener pulling out weeds with their dog watching nearby.
Usage Notes
Since 犮 is an archaic character, it is not commonly used in everyday conversation or writing. Learners should be aware that using this character in modern contexts may confuse native speakers. Instead, the current forms 拔 and 犬 are preferred.
HSK Study Tips
Although 犮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its connection to 拔 (to pull out) can help learners grasp related concepts and synonyms. Focusing on the modern characters will be more beneficial for HSK preparation.
Cultural Note
In historical texts, 犮 may appear in literature or classical references, relating to agriculture and the relationship between humans and dogs. This reflects the importance of dogs in ancient Chinese society, often regarded as companions and helpers in farming.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 犮 with 犬 and 拔 due to their similar forms and meanings. For example, saying '我想要犮我的狗' (I want to pull up my dog) is incorrect; it should be '我想要牵我的狗' (I want to lead my dog).
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Cultural Notes for 犮
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In historical texts, 犮 may appear in literature or classical references, relating to agriculture and the relationship between humans and dogs. This reflects the importance of dogs in ancient Chinese society, often regarded as companions and helpers in farming.
Word Family of 犮
Words Containing This Character1
犮báto pull up
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Frequently Asked Questions about 犮
No, 犮 is an archaic character and is rarely used today; modern forms like 犬 and 拔 are preferred.
In contemporary contexts, it does not have a specific meaning since it is largely considered obsolete.
You can remember 'bá' by associating it with the action of pulling out, like pulling weeds from a garden.
