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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
羝dīram, he-goatg, 11 strokes, radical 羊
羝dībilly goatunknown, 11 strokes, radical 羊
dī(di1)di T1
  1. 1ram, he-goat
  2. 2billy goat
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March 24, 2026

羝dī(di1)

The character 羝 (dī) refers to a ram or male goat, particularly a billy goat. It is often used in literary contexts or discussions related to livestock and farming, emphasizing its significance in Chinese culture as a symbol of strength and vitality.

Strokes11Radical羊
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, goats are often associated with prosperity and auspiciousness, particularly during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The ram, as a strong and resilient animal, symbolizes good fortune and is considered a favorable sign in various traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a muscular ram standing proudly on a hill, its horns curving like the character 羝. The '羊' radical at the bottom resembles a sheep, while the '低' component suggests it is low to the ground, emphasizing its strength as it grazes.

Meanings of 羝

dī(di1)
1ram, he-goat
2billy goat
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About 羝

羝Simplified
11Strokes
羊Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 羝 with similar characters like 羊 (yáng), which means sheep in general. It's used more in formal or literary contexts, so it's important to know when to use it appropriately. Be cautious of the fourth tone, as mispronunciation can alter understanding.

HSK Study Tips

Although 羝 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners should note that it relates to 羊 (yáng) at HSK Level 1. Students should focus on differentiating between this character and other characters related to livestock and ensure familiarity with the radicals involved.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 羝 with 羊, using them interchangeably in sentences. For example, saying '我养了三只羝' (I raise three rams) instead of '我养了三只羊' (I raise three sheep) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 羝

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

sheep

Semantic (meaning)羊
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Phonetic (sound)氐
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Origin

羝 = 羊 + 氐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 羝

IDS Structure⿰羊氐
羝Full character
=
羊Yang2
left
氐Di1
right
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Parts

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How to say ram, he-goat in Chinese

“ram, he-goat” in Chinese is羝dī

The character 羝 (dī) refers to a ram or male goat, particularly a billy goat. It is often used in literary contexts or discussions related to livestock and farming, emphasizing its significance in Chinese culture as a symbol of strength and vitality.

When to use 羝

Common mistakes include confusing 羝 with similar characters like 羊 (yáng), which means sheep in general. It's used more in formal or literary contexts, so it's important to know when to use it appropriately. Be cautious of the fourth tone, as mispronunciation can alter understanding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 羝 with 羊, using them interchangeably in sentences. For example, saying '我养了三只羝' (I raise three rams) instead of '我养了三只羊' (I raise three sheep) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 羝

Words containing this character2
羝dīram
羝羊触藩trapped羝羊觸藩
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Words with 羝

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Frequently Asked Questions about 羝

羝 specifically refers to a male goat or ram, while 羊 is a general term for sheep and can refer to both male and female.

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