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This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and might appear in academic or specialized contexts. It's important to pronounce it correctly with the falling tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
Though 犸 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it may be beneficial for students studying higher-level vocabulary or those interested in specialized fields like biology or history. Students should focus on the context of its usage in paleontology-related discussions.
Learners may mistakenly pronounce 犸 with a rising tone, confusing it with other words. The correct pronunciation is with a falling tone (mà). Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings.
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Etymology of 犸
Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 马 represents the sound. Simplified form of 獁.
animal
Origin
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Decomposition of 犸
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How to say mammoth in Chinese
“mammoth” in Chinese is犸
The character 犸 (mà) refers specifically to the mammoth, an extinct species of large, woolly elephant-like creatures that roamed the Earth during the Ice Age. In modern usage, it may appear in discussions about paleontology, fossil discoveries, or in cultural references related to ancient animals.
When to use 犸
This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and might appear in academic or specialized contexts. It's important to pronounce it correctly with the falling tone (4th tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly pronounce 犸 with a rising tone, confusing it with other words. The correct pronunciation is with a falling tone (mà). Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings.
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Grammar Patterns of 犸
犸 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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尼安德特人能够捕杀浑身覆毛的猛____象和熊。
Neanderthal man was able to kill woolly mammoths and bears.
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It means 'mammoth,' referring to the extinct large mammals that resembled elephants.
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