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豩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
豩bīna group of pigsx, 14 strokes, radical 豕
bīn(bin1) T1
  1. 1a group of pigs
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March 24, 2026

豩bīn(bin1)

The character 豩 (bīn) refers to a group of pigs, often used in a more literary or poetic context. It conveys a sense of abundance or plurality, highlighting the significance of pigs in agricultural settings or cultural symbolism in Chinese society.

Strokes14Radical豕
Cultural Note

Pigs hold a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing wealth and prosperity. The concept of 豩 reflects the importance of agriculture and livestock in traditional Chinese society, especially in rural areas.

Memory Tip

Imagine a scene in a lush green farm where a big group of pigs is happily rooting around. The character 豩 looks like a pig (the bottom part resembles the pig's body), and the top part can remind you of the abundance of grass they love to eat, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 豩

bīn(bin1)
1a group of pigs
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About 豩

豩Simplified
14Strokes
豕Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 豩

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in literary texts. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters for animals, such as 猪 (zhū) for 'pig.' It is important to maintain the correct tone, as mispronunciation can change meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 豩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your grasp of animal-related terms and cultural references. Students should focus on recognizing characters within the context of traditional or classical literature where such terms may appear.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 豩 with other characters for pigs, mistakenly using 猪 (zhū) when they mean a group. Remember that 豩 specifically refers to a group, while 猪 refers to an individual pig.

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Etymology of 豩

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Two pigs 豕 representing a herd

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Case file: 豩

  1. 1The giveawayTwo pigs 豕 representing a herd
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 豩?

Decomposition of 豩

IDS Structure⿰豕豕
豩Full Character
=
豕shi3
left
豕shi3
right
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How to say a group of pigs in Chinese

“a group of pigs” in Chinese is豩bīn

The character 豩 (bīn) refers to a group of pigs, often used in a more literary or poetic context. It conveys a sense of abundance or plurality, highlighting the significance of pigs in agricultural settings or cultural symbolism in Chinese society.

When to use 豩

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in literary texts. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters for animals, such as 猪 (zhū) for 'pig.' It is important to maintain the correct tone, as mispronunciation can change meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 豩 with other characters for pigs, mistakenly using 猪 (zhū) when they mean a group. Remember that 豩 specifically refers to a group, while 猪 refers to an individual pig.

Write 豩

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Frequently Asked Questions about 豩

No, 豩 is mostly found in literary contexts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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