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March 24, 2026
葚rèn(ren4)
The character 葚 (rèn) refers to the fruit of the mulberry tree, commonly associated with its sweet taste and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, mulberries are valued for their medicinal properties, often used to nourish the liver and improve blood circulation.
Strokes12Radical艹Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Mulberries are significant in Chinese culture, often associated with traditional silk production as they are the primary food source for silkworms. The fruit is also featured in various Chinese desserts and is celebrated during certain festivals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a ripe mulberry hanging from a branch, shaped like a small cluster of grapes. The character 葚 has a radical for plants (艹) on top, reminding you that it’s a fruit from a tree. The pronunciation 'rèn' can be remembered as 'renting' a sweet treat from nature's garden.
Meanings of 葚
rèn(ren4)
primary
1mulberry fruit
2fruit of mulberry
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葚Simplified
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艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a ripe mulberry hanging from a branch, shaped like a small cluster of grapes. The character 葚 has a radical for plants (艹) on top, reminding you that it’s a fruit from a tree. The pronunciation 'rèn' can be remembered as 'renting' a sweet treat from nature's garden.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 葚 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in formal contexts related to agriculture or health, but can also appear in culinary discussions. Be careful with the tones; incorrect pronunciation might lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 葚 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on its connection to other fruit-related vocabulary and terms in HSK level 2 and 3, such as 苹果 (píngguǒ - apple) and 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo - banana). Understanding its usage can enhance vocabulary related to food and health.
Cultural Note
Mulberries are significant in Chinese culture, often associated with traditional silk production as they are the primary food source for silkworms. The fruit is also featured in various Chinese desserts and is celebrated during certain festivals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 葚 with similar characters like 染 (rǎn - to dye). For example, saying '我吃染' (wǒ chī rǎn - I eat dye) instead of '我吃葚' (wǒ chī rèn - I eat mulberries) can lead to confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 葚
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Mulberries are significant in Chinese culture, often associated with traditional silk production as they are the primary food source for silkworms. The fruit is also featured in various Chinese desserts and is celebrated during certain festivals.
Word Family of 葚
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葚rènalso pr. [rèn]
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Frequently Asked Questions about 葚
It is pronounced as 'rèn', with a falling tone.
Yes, but it may be more common in discussions about food or health rather than casual chats.
While 葚 specifically refers to mulberry fruit, other fruit characters like 苹果 (apple) or 香蕉 (banana) refer to different types of fruits.
