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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逄pángsurnamenr, 9 strokes, radical 辶
逄pángsurname Pangunknown, 9 strokes, radical 辶
páng(Pang2)pang T2
  1. 1surname
Also a Chinese surname, Pang — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

逄páng(Pang2)

The character 逄 (páng) primarily serves as a surname in Chinese. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation or writing, making it more relevant in contexts involving names and genealogical studies rather than general vocabulary.

Strokes9Radical辶
Cultural note

Surnames are significant in Chinese culture, often indicating lineage and ancestral heritage. The character 逄 is associated with certain historical figures in Chinese history, which adds depth to its understanding.

Memory tip

Imagine a person named Pang who is always on the move, 'páng' sounds like 'pang' which can remind you of the sound of footsteps. The character 逄 combines the radical for 'walk' (辶) with a phonetic element, suggesting movement associated with a surname.

Meanings of 逄

páng(Pang2)
1surname
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About 逄

逄Simplified
9Strokes
辶Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 逄

Usage Notes

As a proper noun, 逄 should be used with respect and formality when referring to individuals. A common mistake is attempting to use it as a verb or adjective, which is incorrect. Always remember to use the correct context as a surname.

HSK Study Tips

Although 逄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to study of surnames, which may appear in cultural or historical texts. Focus on recognizing its use as a surname and understanding its pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly try to use 逄 in everyday conversation as a common word rather than a surname. For example, using it in a sentence like 'I will 逄 the store' is incorrect; it should only refer to individuals or families.

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Etymology of 逄

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)夅
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Origin

逄 = 辶 + 夅. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 逄

IDS Structure⿺辶夅
逄Full character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
夅jiang4
inner
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Parts

Which of these is part of 逄?

How to say surname in Chinese

“surname” in Chinese is逄páng

The character 逄 (páng) primarily serves as a surname in Chinese. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation or writing, making it more relevant in contexts involving names and genealogical studies rather than general vocabulary.

When to use 逄

As a proper noun, 逄 should be used with respect and formality when referring to individuals. A common mistake is attempting to use it as a verb or adjective, which is incorrect. Always remember to use the correct context as a surname.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly try to use 逄 in everyday conversation as a common word rather than a surname. For example, using it in a sentence like 'I will 逄 the store' is incorrect; it should only refer to individuals or families.

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Word Family of 逄

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逄pángsurname Pang

Frequently Asked Questions about 逄

No, 逄 is not a common surname in China compared to others like Wang or Li.

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