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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
猋biāowind, storm, gale; a dog runningx, 12 strokes, radical 犬
猋biāowhirlwindunknown, 12 strokes, radical 犬
biāo(biao1)biao T1
  1. 1wind, storm, gale; a dog running
  2. 2whirlwind
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March 24, 2026

猋biāo(biao1)

The character 猋 (biāo) refers to strong winds, storms, or gales, and can also describe the quickness of a dog running or the swirling motion of a whirlwind. It combines the imagery of nature's power with the agility of animals, often used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke a sense of movement and force.

Strokes12Radical犬
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, wind and storms often symbolize change or turmoil, reflecting the natural world's impact on human life. The character 猋 can be used metaphorically to describe sudden events or emotions, linking it deeply with Chinese poetic traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a fierce storm (风) causing a dog (犬) to run wildly. The character 猋 consists of the dog radical (犬) and the character for wind (风), reminding you that strong winds can make dogs dash around energetically, which sounds like 'biāo'!

Meanings of 猋

biāo(biao1)
1wind, storm, gale; a dog running
2whirlwind
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About 猋

猋Simplified
12Strokes
犬Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's more suitable for literary or poetic expressions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that may pertain to different types of weather phenomena. It typically appears in more formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 猋 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, students should focus on recognizing how it combines elements of animals and nature, which is a common theme in Chinese characters. Understanding this can help with other related words at various HSK levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 猋 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Make sure to note the distinction: 猋 has a more intense connotation related to storms and gales.

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Etymology of 猋

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A pack of ferocious dogs 犬; a storm

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Decomposition of 猋

IDS Structure⿱犬⿰犬犬
猋Full character
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How to say wind, storm, gale; a dog running in Chinese

“wind, storm, gale; a dog running” in Chinese is猋biāo

The character 猋 (biāo) refers to strong winds, storms, or gales, and can also describe the quickness of a dog running or the swirling motion of a whirlwind. It combines the imagery of nature's power with the agility of animals, often used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke a sense of movement and force.

When to use 猋

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's more suitable for literary or poetic expressions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that may pertain to different types of weather phenomena. It typically appears in more formal contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 猋 with other wind-related characters like 风 (fēng), which simply means 'wind'. Make sure to note the distinction: 猋 has a more intense connotation related to storms and gales.

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Word Family of 猋

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猋biāowhirlwind

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猋 means wind, storm, or gale, and can also refer to a dog running quickly or a whirlwind.

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