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夆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
féngto resist; to headbuttzg, 7 strokes, radical 夂, Very Hard
féngto butt (as horned animals)unknown, 7 strokes, radical 夂, Very Hard
féng(feng2) T2
  1. 1to resist; to headbutt
  2. 2to butt (as horned animals)
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March 24, 2026
féng(feng2)

The character 夆 (féng) primarily conveys the idea of resistance or a forceful action, such as headbutting. It can be used to describe the action of animals, particularly those with horns, that butt heads as a form of display or confrontation, often seen in nature during mating rituals or territorial disputes.

Strokes7RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, headbutting can symbolize strength and dominance, particularly in animal behavior. This character may be used in discussions about folklore or stories involving animal confrontations, reflecting the values of courage and assertiveness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bull (which has horns) charging forward and using its head to resist an opponent. The character 夆 resembles a strong, sturdy figure, embodying the notion of force and confrontation. Think of 'feng' as the sound of the bull roaring as it butts heads.

Meanings of 夆

féng(feng2)
1to resist; to headbutt
2to butt (as horned animals)
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About 夆

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状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 夆

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bull (which has horns) charging forward and using its head to resist an opponent. The character 夆 resembles a strong, sturdy figure, embodying the notion of force and confrontation. Think of 'feng' as the sound of the bull roaring as it butts heads.

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, which can lead to misunderstandings if used in informal contexts. Be cautious with its application, as it may not be well understood outside of specific discussions about animals or aggressive encounters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 夆 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enhance your grasp of verbs related to physical actions. Focus on the context of animal behavior and resistance to connect it with other action-related verbs like 抵抗 (dǐkàng) which means 'to resist.'

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, headbutting can symbolize strength and dominance, particularly in animal behavior. This character may be used in discussions about folklore or stories involving animal confrontations, reflecting the values of courage and assertiveness.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 夆 with similar characters due to its rarity, leading to mispronunciation or incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 旁 (páng) which means 'side,' is a common error. Always remember that 夆 relates specifically to resistance and headbutting.

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Etymology of 夆

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

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Decomposition of 夆

IDS Structure⿱夂丰
Full Character
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zhi3
top
feng1
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 夆

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, headbutting can symbolize strength and dominance, particularly in animal behavior. This character may be used in discussions about folklore or stories involving animal confrontations, reflecting the values of courage and assertiveness.

Word Family of 夆

Words Containing This Character1
féngto butt (as horned animals)
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Compound Meaning

What does 夆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 夆

No, 夆 is quite rare and primarily appears in literary or specialized contexts related to animals.