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March 24, 2026
黾(黽)miǎn(mian3)
The character 黾 (miǎn) primarily refers to a frog or toad, which are often associated with water and nature in Chinese culture. Additionally, it can denote the act of striving or endeavoring, emphasizing effort and persistence in tasks or pursuits.
Strokes8Radical黾Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, frogs are often seen as symbols of prosperity and good fortune, sometimes associated with folklore and traditional tales. The sound of frogs croaking is also a familiar part of rural life in China, especially during the rainy season.
Memory Tip
Visualize a frog (the shape of the character resembles a frog) sitting on a lily pad, making it jump to strive for a fly. The character's components include 'black' (黑) at the top, hinting at the dark color of many frogs, and a base that suggests movement, capturing the essence of striving.
Meanings of 黾
miǎn(mian3)
primary
1frog, toad; to strive, to endeavor
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About 黾
黾Simplified
黽Traditional
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黾Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 黾
Memory Mnemonic
Visualize a frog (the shape of the character resembles a frog) sitting on a lily pad, making it jump to strive for a fly. The character's components include 'black' (黑) at the top, hinting at the dark color of many frogs, and a base that suggests movement, capturing the essence of striving.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in a more literary or poetic context when referring to frogs. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure the tone is correct (third tone). It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so context matters.
HSK Study Tips
While 黾 is not included in the HSK levels, it can be related to HSK 3 words like 努力 (nǔlì), which means to strive. Students should focus on recognizing this character in literary texts or idioms that convey the theme of effort.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, frogs are often seen as symbols of prosperity and good fortune, sometimes associated with folklore and traditional tales. The sound of frogs croaking is also a familiar part of rural life in China, especially during the rainy season.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 黾 with other characters like 闵 (mǐn) or 明 (míng) due to similar sounds. Always remember that 黾 specifically refers to frogs and is pronounced with the third tone.
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Cultural Notes for 黾
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In Chinese culture, frogs are often seen as symbols of prosperity and good fortune, sometimes associated with folklore and traditional tales. The sound of frogs croaking is also a familiar part of rural life in China, especially during the rainy season.
Word Family of 黾
Words Containing This Character1
黾miǎntoad黽
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Frequently Asked Questions about 黾
It means frog or toad, and it can also imply striving or endeavoring.
No, it's more common in literary contexts and less frequently used in everyday speech.
