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黿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
黿yuánlarge turtle, sea turtlex, 17 strokes, radical 黽, Very Hard
yuán(yuan2) T2
  1. 1large turtle, sea turtle
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March 24, 2026

黿yuán(yuan2)

The character '黿' (yuán) refers specifically to a large sea turtle, often symbolizing longevity and wisdom in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in literary contexts and can also appear in discussions related to marine life or ecology.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

'黿' is associated with Chinese mythology where turtles represent stability and wisdom, particularly in stories about the universe's creation. The image of the turtle is often used in art and folklore, reflecting its cultural significance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large turtle, the 'yuán', swimming gracefully in the ocean. The character '黿' has a '亻' radical, suggesting a connection to 'people' and 'life', while the bottom part resembles a turtle shell, reinforcing its meaning.

Meanings of 黿

yuán(yuan2)
1large turtle, sea turtle
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About 黿

黿Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 黿

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large turtle, the 'yuán', swimming gracefully in the ocean. The character '黿' has a '亻' radical, suggesting a connection to 'people' and 'life', while the bottom part resembles a turtle shell, reinforcing its meaning.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '黿' with other similar characters for turtles. It's important to use it in appropriate contexts, as it is more formal and literary compared to other words for turtle. Common collocations include phrases related to marine animals or longevity.

HSK Study Tips

Although '黿' is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to HSK Level 4 words related to animals. Students should focus on recognizing such specialized characters and their contextual uses in literature and ecology.

Cultural Note

'黿' is associated with Chinese mythology where turtles represent stability and wisdom, particularly in stories about the universe's creation. The image of the turtle is often used in art and folklore, reflecting its cultural significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '黿' with '龟' (guī), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我看到一个黿在水里' (I saw a turtle in the water) is incorrect if referring to a small turtle; it should be '我看到一个龟在水里'.

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Pronunciation of 黿

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Etymology of 黿

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 黿?

Decomposition of 黿

IDS Structure⿱元黽
黿Full Character
=
Yuan2
top
mian3
bottom
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黿

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Cultural Notes for 黿

🏮Cultural insight

'黿' is associated with Chinese mythology where turtles represent stability and wisdom, particularly in stories about the universe's creation. The image of the turtle is often used in art and folklore, reflecting its cultural significance.

Word Family of 黿

Words Containing This Character2
yuánsea turtle黿
鼋鱼soft-shelled turtle黿魚
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Compound Meaning

What does 鼋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 黿

While '黿' specifically refers to a large sea turtle, other words like '龟' (guī) can refer to turtles in general, including smaller freshwater varieties.