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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
狉pīfox cubx, 8 strokes, radical 犭
狉pīpuppy badgerunknown, 8 strokes, radical 犭
pī(pi1)pi T1
  1. 1fox cub
  2. 2puppy badger
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March 24, 2026

狉pī(pi1)

The character 狉 (pī) refers to a young fox or a puppy badger, often used in contexts discussing animals or nature. It can evoke imagery of playful or mischievous young creatures commonly found in folklore or stories.

Strokes8Radical犭
Cultural note

In Chinese folklore, foxes are often depicted as clever and cunning, sometimes associated with supernatural abilities. The term for young foxes can symbolize innocence and playfulness in stories.

Memory tip

Imagine a playful puppy badger frolicking in the woods, its bushy tail resembling the character's radical '犭' (dog). The sound 'pī' can be remembered by picturing the playful yips of a young animal calling out in joy.

Meanings of 狉

pī(pi1)
1fox cub
2puppy badger
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About 狉

狉Simplified
8Strokes
犭Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not frequently used in modern Mandarin, so it may appear in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common animal terms like '狗' (gǒu, dog) or '狐' (hú, fox), which have broader usage.

HSK Study Tips

Since 狉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on related animal vocabulary at HSK level 1 or 2, such as '狗' (dog) and '猫' (cat). Understanding this character can enrich your knowledge of specific animal terms in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 狉 with similar-sounding characters like '狍' (páo, roe deer) due to their similar structures. It's important to practice distinguishing between these characters in writing and pronunciation.

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Etymology of 狉

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

dog

Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)丕
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Origin

狉 = 犭 + 丕. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 狉

IDS Structure⿰犭丕
狉Full character
=
犭quan3
left
丕pi1
right
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How to say fox cub in Chinese

“fox cub” in Chinese is狉pī

The character 狉 (pī) refers to a young fox or a puppy badger, often used in contexts discussing animals or nature. It can evoke imagery of playful or mischievous young creatures commonly found in folklore or stories.

When to use 狉

This character is not frequently used in modern Mandarin, so it may appear in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common animal terms like '狗' (gǒu, dog) or '狐' (hú, fox), which have broader usage.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 狉 with similar-sounding characters like '狍' (páo, roe deer) due to their similar structures. It's important to practice distinguishing between these characters in writing and pronunciation.

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Word Family of 狉

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狉pīpuppy badger

Frequently Asked Questions about 狉

No, it is more commonly found in literary contexts or specific discussions about animals.

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