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魉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
魉liǎnga kind of monsterx, 16 strokes, radical 鬼
魉liǎngspriteunknown, 16 strokes, radical 鬼
魉liǎngfairyunknown, 16 strokes, radical 鬼
liǎng(liang3) T3
  1. 1a kind of monster
  2. 2sprite
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March 24, 2026

魉(魎)liǎng(liang3)

The character 魉 (liǎng) refers to a mythical creature or spirit often depicted as a monster or fairy in Chinese folklore. It embodies the essence of supernatural beings that can inspire both fear and fascination, frequently appearing in tales and legends that explore the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds.

Strokes16Radical鬼
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 魉 is often associated with stories of hauntings and supernatural phenomena, reflecting people's historical beliefs in spirits and their influence on the living. It highlights the cultural significance of nature and the unknown in traditional Chinese narratives.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'liar' (sounds like 'liǎng') who transforms into a sprite or monster at night, causing mischief. The character 魉 has the radical for 'fish' (魚) which hints at its aquatic, monstrous nature, while the other component gives it a mystical flair.

Meanings of 魉

liǎng(liang3)
1a kind of monster
2sprite
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About 魉

魉Simplified
魎Traditional
16Strokes
鬼Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 魉

Usage Notes

This character is used mainly in literary or folkloric contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 魉 is specific to mythological references and is less common in modern usage.

HSK Study Tips

Although 魉 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding this character can enhance your knowledge of Chinese folklore. Focus on recognizing its components and how it fits into narratives that involve monsters or spirits, which may appear in literary contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 魉 as 'liang' without the correct tone, which can alter its meaning. Remember to use the third tone 'liǎng' for accurate pronunciation.

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Etymology of 魉

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

ghost

Semantic (meaning)鬼
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Phonetic (sound)两
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Case file: 魉

  1. 1The meaning half鬼 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half两 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayghost
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 魉?

Decomposition of 魉

IDS Structure⿺鬼两
魉Full Character
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鬼gui3
enclosing
两liang3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 魉?

How to say a kind of monster in Chinese

“a kind of monster” in Chinese is魉liǎng

The character 魉 (liǎng) refers to a mythical creature or spirit often depicted as a monster or fairy in Chinese folklore. It embodies the essence of supernatural beings that can inspire both fear and fascination, frequently appearing in tales and legends that explore the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds.

When to use 魉

This character is used mainly in literary or folkloric contexts, rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; 魉 is specific to mythological references and is less common in modern usage.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 魉 as 'liang' without the correct tone, which can alter its meaning. Remember to use the third tone 'liǎng' for accurate pronunciation.

Write 魉

魉

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Word Family of 魉

Words Containing This Character3
魉liǎngsprite魎
魍魉sprites and goblins魍魎
魑魅魍魉demons and monsters (idiom)魑魅魍魎
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Compound Meaning

What does 魉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 魉

In modern usage, 魉 is primarily found in literature and folklore, referring to mythical creatures rather than being used in everyday language.

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