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葚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葚shènmulberry fruitx, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葚shènfruit of mulberryunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葚shènalso pr. [ren4]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葚rènmulberry fruitx, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葚rènfruit of mulberryunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葚rènalso pr. [ren4]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
rèn(ren4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1mulberry fruit
  2. 2fruit of mulberry
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March 24, 2026

葚rèn(ren4)

The character 葚 (rèn) refers to the fruit of the mulberry tree, commonly associated with its sweet taste and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, mulberries are valued for their medicinal properties, often used to nourish the liver and improve blood circulation.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

Mulberries are significant in Chinese culture, often associated with traditional silk production as they are the primary food source for silkworms. The fruit is also featured in various Chinese desserts and is celebrated during certain festivals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ripe mulberry hanging from a branch, shaped like a small cluster of grapes. The character 葚 has a radical for plants (艹) on top, reminding you that it’s a fruit from a tree. The pronunciation 'rèn' can be remembered as 'renting' a sweet treat from nature's garden.

Meanings of 葚

rèn(ren4)
primary
1mulberry fruit
2fruit of mulberry
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About 葚

葚Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 葚

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 葚 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in formal contexts related to agriculture or health, but can also appear in culinary discussions. Be careful with the tones; incorrect pronunciation might lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 葚 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on its connection to other fruit-related vocabulary and terms in HSK level 2 and 3, such as 苹果 (píngguǒ - apple) and 香蕉 (xiāngjiāo - banana). Understanding its usage can enhance vocabulary related to food and health.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 葚 with similar characters like 染 (rǎn - to dye). For example, saying '我吃染' (wǒ chī rǎn - I eat dye) instead of '我吃葚' (wǒ chī rèn - I eat mulberries) can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 葚

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Etymology of 葚

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

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)甚
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Case file: 葚

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half甚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplant
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 葚?

Decomposition of 葚

IDS Structure⿱艹甚
葚Full Character
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艹cao3
top
甚shen2
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 葚?

How to say mulberry fruit in Chinese

“mulberry fruit” in Chinese is葚shèn

The character 葚 (rèn) refers to the fruit of the mulberry tree, commonly associated with its sweet taste and health benefits. In traditional Chinese medicine, mulberries are valued for their medicinal properties, often used to nourish the liver and improve blood circulation.

When to use 葚

Common mistakes include confusing 葚 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in formal contexts related to agriculture or health, but can also appear in culinary discussions. Be careful with the tones; incorrect pronunciation might lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 葚 with similar characters like 染 (rǎn - to dye). For example, saying '我吃染' (wǒ chī rǎn - I eat dye) instead of '我吃葚' (wǒ chī rèn - I eat mulberries) can lead to confusion.

Write 葚

葚

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Word Family of 葚

Words Containing This Character1
葚rènalso pr. [rèn]
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Compound Meaning

What does 葚 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 葚

It is pronounced as 'rèn', with a falling tone.

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