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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
猳jiāboar; legendary apex, 12 strokes, radical 犭
猳jiāmythical apeunknown, 12 strokes, radical 犭
jiā(jia1)jia T1
  1. 1boar; legendary ape
  2. 2mythical ape
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March 24, 2026

猳jiā(jia1)

The character 猳 (jiā) refers to a mythical ape or boar in Chinese folklore. While it is not commonly used in everyday language, it can appear in literary contexts or discussions about mythology, highlighting its cultural significance as a representation of strength or ferocity.

Strokes12Radical犭
Cultural note

In Chinese mythology, the ape is often associated with strength and bravery, which is reflected in stories like 'Journey to the West,' where the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, embodies these traits. The character 猳 connects to this cultural narrative by representing a fierce creature.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant ape (猳) swinging through the jungle, with boar-like tusks, roaring with strength. The character has the 'dog' radical (犭) which suggests its animal nature, while the remaining part resembles a creature that is both wild and powerful, helping you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 猳

jiā(jia1)
1boar; legendary ape
2mythical ape
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About 猳

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

Since 猳 is not frequently used in modern contexts, learners should be cautious about its applicability in conversation. It is more likely to be encountered in literary texts or mythology rather than everyday dialogue. Be careful not to confuse it with more commonly used words for animals or mythical creatures.

HSK Study Tips

As 猳 is an uncommon character and not included in HSK levels, learners should focus on more frequently used animal characters and their radicals first. Understanding the structure of this character may also help in recognizing similar characters at higher levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 猳 with more commonly used animal terms like 猪 (zhū, pig) due to the similar animal context. Remember that 猳 is specific to mythology and not interchangeable with everyday animal names.

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Etymology of 猳

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

animal

Semantic (meaning)犭
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Phonetic (sound)叚
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Origin

猳 = 犭 + 叚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 猳

IDS Structure⿰犭叚
猳Full character
=
犭quan3
left
叚jia3
right
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Parts

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How to say boar; legendary ape in Chinese

“boar; legendary ape” in Chinese is猳jiā

The character 猳 (jiā) refers to a mythical ape or boar in Chinese folklore. While it is not commonly used in everyday language, it can appear in literary contexts or discussions about mythology, highlighting its cultural significance as a representation of strength or ferocity.

When to use 猳

Since 猳 is not frequently used in modern contexts, learners should be cautious about its applicability in conversation. It is more likely to be encountered in literary texts or mythology rather than everyday dialogue. Be careful not to confuse it with more commonly used words for animals or mythical creatures.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 猳 with more commonly used animal terms like 猪 (zhū, pig) due to the similar animal context. Remember that 猳 is specific to mythology and not interchangeable with everyday animal names.

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No, 猳 is rarely used in daily conversation and is more relevant in literary or mythological contexts.

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