Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
糞fèn(fen4)
The character 糞 (fèn) refers to manure or dung, commonly used to describe animal waste. It can also colloquially refer to excrement in a crude manner. This term is often found in agricultural contexts or discussions about organic farming and fertilization.
Strokes17Radical米Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese agriculture, manure has been a crucial element for soil enrichment, reflecting the historical importance of farming in Chinese society. The use of natural fertilizers is still a common practice in rural areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a farmer (the radical 糸, which looks like a connection) gathering dung (糞) to fertilize his crops. The pronunciation 'fèn' sounds like 'fen' in 'fenugreek,' a plant that often benefits from rich manure.
Meanings of 糞
fèn(fen4)
1manure, dung; shit, excrement
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 糞
糞Simplified
17Strokes
米Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Podcast: 糞
Podcast: 糞
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 糞
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a farmer (the radical 糸, which looks like a connection) gathering dung (糞) to fertilize his crops. The pronunciation 'fèn' sounds like 'fen' in 'fenugreek,' a plant that often benefits from rich manure.
Usage Notes
This term is generally informal and can be considered vulgar in certain contexts. Be cautious using it in polite conversation. Common collocations include 糞肥 (fènféi, manure fertilizer) and 糞便 (fènbiàn, excrement).
HSK Study Tips
While 糞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other agricultural terms at this level. Focus on the radicals and components, as they may help you understand more complex characters related to farming and nature.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese agriculture, manure has been a crucial element for soil enrichment, reflecting the historical importance of farming in Chinese society. The use of natural fertilizers is still a common practice in rural areas.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 糞 with 便 (biàn, which means 'toilets' or 'excrement') because they have similar meanings. Ensure to use 糞 specifically for manure or dung and 便 for more general excrement contexts.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 糞
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 糞 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 糞 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Cultural Notes for 糞
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese agriculture, manure has been a crucial element for soil enrichment, reflecting the historical importance of farming in Chinese society. The use of natural fertilizers is still a common practice in rural areas.
Word Family of 糞
Words Containing This Character11
粪fènmanure糞
粪便fènbiànexcrement糞便
大粪human excrement大糞
粪土dung糞土
化粪池septic tank化糞池
粪肥manure糞肥
胎粪meconium胎糞
鸟粪guano鳥糞
喷粪to talk crap噴糞
马粪纸strawboard馬糞紙
视如粪土to look upon as dirt視如糞土
Exercise 1 of 4
Compound Meaning
What does 粪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 糞
No, 糞 is considered informal and can be vulgar, so it’s best to avoid it in polite contexts.
Common collocations include 糞肥 (manure fertilizer) and 糞便 (excrement).
