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March 24, 2026
獾(䝔)huān(huan1)
獾 (huān) refers to a badger, a burrowing mammal known for its distinctive black and white facial markings and stocky build. In Chinese, it is often associated with the idea of being solitary and somewhat secretive, reflecting the animal's behavior in nature. This character is less commonly used compared to its more frequently used variants.
Strokes20Radical犭Frequency#17237DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, animals like the badger are often symbolically associated with nature and wilderness, highlighting the importance of wildlife in traditional Chinese thought and literature.
Memory Tip
Think of a badger as a 'hunter' (the 'huan' sound) in a 'wilderness' (the character's form suggests an animal in nature). The character 獾 has the radical for 'animal' (犭), which helps you connect it to the animal kingdom.
Meanings of 獾
huān(huan1)
1badger
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About 獾
獾Simplified
䝔Traditional
20Strokes
犭Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 獾
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a badger as a 'hunter' (the 'huan' sound) in a 'wilderness' (the character's form suggests an animal in nature). The character 獾 has the radical for 'animal' (犭), which helps you connect it to the animal kingdom.
Usage Notes
獾 is primarily used in written contexts and may not be familiar to all speakers in casual conversation. Be mindful of its formal tone and use it when discussing wildlife or nature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar animals like 'raccoon' (浣熊, huàn xióng) due to phonetic similarities.
HSK Study Tips
Although 獾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, knowing it can enhance your understanding of animal names in Chinese. Students at this level should focus on recognizing radicals and components that denote animals, as this will help in memorizing similar characters.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, animals like the badger are often symbolically associated with nature and wilderness, highlighting the importance of wildlife in traditional Chinese thought and literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 獾 with other animal characters due to similar sounds. For example, mixing it up with 狼 (láng, wolf) can lead to incorrect usage. Always remember that 獾 specifically means 'badger'.
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Grammar Patterns of 獾
獾 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 3
Complete the Sentence
狐狸、____、黄鼠狼和白鼬在这里很常见。
Fox, badger, weasel and stoat are regularly seen here.
Fox, badger, weasel and stoat are regularly seen here.
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獾大步流星地跨进房间.
huān dà bù liú xīng dì kuà jìn fáng jiān.
The Badger strode heavily into the room.
Cultural Notes for 獾
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, animals like the badger are often symbolically associated with nature and wilderness, highlighting the importance of wildlife in traditional Chinese thought and literature.
Word Family of 獾
Words Containing This Character3
獾huānvariant of 獾[huān]䝔
狼獾wolverine (Gulo gulo), also named 貂熊[diāoxióng]
狗獾badger
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Compound Meaning
What does 獾 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 獾
It is pronounced as 'huān'.
No, it is more often found in written contexts, especially related to wildlife.
Yes, it is a variant of the character and primarily refers to the badger.
