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March 24, 2026
飬juàn(juan4)
The character 飬 (juàn) historically refers to the act of offering a sacrifice, particularly in religious or ceremonial contexts. This character is an old variant of 養 (yǎng), which means 'to raise' or 'to nourish,' and is also an old variant of 餋 (juān), which denotes a type of food or offering. It is not commonly used in modern Mandarin.
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Cultural Note
In ancient China, offering sacrifices was a key part of religious rituals, often performed during festivals or to honor ancestors. The significance of these practices reflects the deep-rooted traditions of filial piety and respect for the divine in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a ceremonial feast where offerings are laid out on a table, symbolizing respect and gratitude. The character 飬 resembles a table with food (the 'food radical' 飠) on top, which helps you remember its connection to sacrifices and nourishment. The sound 'juàn' can be remembered by picturing a 'giant' feast ('ju' as in 'huge') offered for the gods.
Meanings of 飬
juàn(juan4)
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1to offer a sacrifice
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飬Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a ceremonial feast where offerings are laid out on a table, symbolizing respect and gratitude. The character 飬 resembles a table with food (the 'food radical' 飠) on top, which helps you remember its connection to sacrifices and nourishment. The sound 'juàn' can be remembered by picturing a 'giant' feast ('ju' as in 'huge') offered for the gods.
Usage Notes
Because 飬 is an archaic character, it is rarely used in modern conversation or writing. When discussing offerings or sacrifices today, use the more common characters like 祭祀 (jìsì) for 'to offer sacrifices.' Be mindful of the context; using 飬 might confuse native speakers or seem overly formal.
HSK Study Tips
Since 飬 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on more commonly used characters related to offering and nourishment, such as 养 (yǎng) or 祭 (jì). Understanding this character can provide historical context but is not essential for everyday communication in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, offering sacrifices was a key part of religious rituals, often performed during festivals or to honor ancestors. The significance of these practices reflects the deep-rooted traditions of filial piety and respect for the divine in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 飬 with its modern counterparts like 養 (yǎng) or use it incorrectly in informal contexts. For example, saying '我想要奉献飬' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn juàn) instead of '我想要奉献' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fèngxiàn).
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Cultural Notes for 飬
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In ancient China, offering sacrifices was a key part of religious rituals, often performed during festivals or to honor ancestors. The significance of these practices reflects the deep-rooted traditions of filial piety and respect for the divine in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 飬
Words Containing This Character1
飬juànto offer sacrifices
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Frequently Asked Questions about 飬
No, 飬 is an archaic character and is rarely used in contemporary language.
You can use 祭祀 (jìsì) when talking about offerings or sacrifices in a modern context.
Yes, it is an old variant of 養 (yǎng) which means 'to raise' or 'to nourish'.
