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逄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
pángsurnamenr, 9 strokes, radical 辶, Very Hard
pángsurname Pangunknown, 9 strokes, radical 辶, Very Hard
páng(Pang2) T2
  1. 1surname
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March 24, 2026
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.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

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

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 逄

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Etymology of 逄

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 逄?

Decomposition of 逄

IDS Structure⿺辶夅
Full Character
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chuo4
enclosing
jiang4
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 逄?

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Cultural Notes for 逄

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 逄

Words Containing This Character1
pángsurname Pang
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Compound Meaning

What does 逄 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 逄

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