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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
猹chábadger; a wild animal mentioned in a story by Lu Xunx, 12 strokes, radical 犭
猹cháBadger-like wild animalunknown, 12 strokes, radical 犭
chá(cha2)cha T2
  1. 1badger; a wild animal mentioned in a story by Lu Xun
  2. 2Badger-like wild animal
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March 24, 2026

猹chá(cha2)

The character 猹 (chá) refers to a badger, which is a wild animal known for its burrowing habits. In Chinese literature, it is often associated with a story by the writer Lu Xun, where it symbolizes certain societal critiques. Its usage is generally more literary than conversational.

Strokes12Radical犭
Cultural note

In Lu Xun's works, the badger symbolizes certain human behaviors and societal issues, reflecting the author's critical stance on society and culture in early 20th-century China. This makes the character significant in literary discussions.

Memory tip

Imagine a badger digging in the ground, with its small, clawed paws resembling the character's left side (犭, meaning 'animal'). The 'cha' sound can remind you of 'chase,' as badgers often dig to chase after food underground.

Meanings of 猹

chá(cha2)
1badger; a wild animal mentioned in a story by Lu Xun
2Badger-like wild animal
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About 猹

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

Be cautious not to confuse 猹 (chá) with similar-sounding characters. This word is mostly used in literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It's also good to be aware of the tone, as using the wrong tone could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although this character is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be linked to animals and nature vocabulary that students may encounter in texts. Focus on recognizing the character in stories and understanding its cultural significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 猹 with other animal characters due to similar pronunciations or radicals, like 猫 (māo, cat) or 狼 (láng, wolf). Always double-check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Etymology of 猹

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)查
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Origin

猹 = 犭 + 查. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 猹

IDS Structure⿰犭查
猹Full character
=
犭quan3
left
查cha2
right
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How to say badger; a wild animal mentioned in a story by Lu Xun in Chinese

“badger; a wild animal mentioned in a story by Lu Xun” in Chinese is猹chá

The character 猹 (chá) refers to a badger, which is a wild animal known for its burrowing habits. In Chinese literature, it is often associated with a story by the writer Lu Xun, where it symbolizes certain societal critiques. Its usage is generally more literary than conversational.

When to use 猹

Be cautious not to confuse 猹 (chá) with similar-sounding characters. This word is mostly used in literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation. It's also good to be aware of the tone, as using the wrong tone could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 猹 with other animal characters due to similar pronunciations or radicals, like 猫 (māo, cat) or 狼 (láng, wolf). Always double-check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Word Family of 猹

Words containing this character1
猹cháBadger-like wild animal

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猹 is a badger, a burrowing wild animal.

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