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March 24, 2026
獠liáo(liao2)
The character 獠 (liáo) refers to the act of hunting at night, often with the aid of torches, emphasizing a fierce and aggressive approach. It can also denote the fierceness associated with hunting and is linked to a specific tribe known for its hunting skills. This character is typically used in contexts related to hunting or describing a fierce demeanor.
Strokes15Radical犭Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The character 獠 connects to the historical practices of tribes that relied on night hunting as a vital means of survival. This reflects the traditional relationship between humans and the environment in ancient Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a fierce, torch-wielding hunter on the prowl at night. The left side of 獠 resembles a fierce animal (犭), while the right side (夭) can be seen as a torch lighting up the darkness. Together, they evoke the image of a daring night hunt.
Meanings of 獠
liáo(liao2)
1to hunt at night with torches
2fierce
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獠Simplified
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犭Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a fierce, torch-wielding hunter on the prowl at night. The left side of 獠 resembles a fierce animal (犭), while the right side (夭) can be seen as a torch lighting up the darkness. Together, they evoke the image of a daring night hunt.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 獠 with similar characters like 狼 (láng, wolf) or 猎 (liè, hunt), which refer more generally to animals or hunting. 獠 is less frequently used in everyday conversation, so it's more suitable for literary or historical contexts.
HSK Study Tips
While 獠 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your grasp of related terms like 猎 (liè, hunt) and 狩猎 (shòu liè, hunting). Focus on the character's components to better remember its meaning and usage.
Cultural Note
The character 獠 connects to the historical practices of tribes that relied on night hunting as a vital means of survival. This reflects the traditional relationship between humans and the environment in ancient Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 獠 with other hunting-related terms, leading to sentences like '我喜欢獠' (wǒ xǐ huān liáo), which is incorrect because 獠 does not directly refer to liking or personal preferences. A better phrase would be '我喜欢狩猎' (wǒ xǐ huān shòu liè).
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Cultural Notes for 獠
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The character 獠 connects to the historical practices of tribes that relied on night hunting as a vital means of survival. This reflects the traditional relationship between humans and the environment in ancient Chinese culture.
Word Family of 獠
Words Containing This Character3
獠牙tusk
獠liáofierce
青面獠牙ferocious-looking (idiom)
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Compound Meaning
What does 獠牙 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 獠
In modern contexts, 獠 is not commonly used and may appear more often in literary texts or discussions about historical tribes.
The pronunciation is 'liáo', with a rising tone.
There are no widely used phrases with 獠, but it can be discussed in the context of hunting or tribal references.
