Meanings of 豦
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 豦
Podcast: 豦
Podcast: 豦
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 豦
Learners often confuse 豦 with more common words for pig or boar, like 猪 (zhū). This character is less formal and more specific, so using it in casual conversation about animals can be misleading. Pay attention to the tone; 'jù' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is essential for correct meaning.
While 豦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects thematically with other animal-related characters like 猪 (pig) and 虎 (tiger). Students should focus on recognizing animal characters and their implications in context, especially in literary texts.
Learners often mistakenly use 豦 interchangeably with 猪, leading to confusion about domestic versus wild animals. For example, saying '我有一个豦' (I have a wild boar) when referring to a pet pig would be incorrect; the correct term would be 猪.
Pronunciation of 豦
Drill the tone of 豦 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 豦
Phonosemantic compound. 豕 represents the meaning and 虍 represents the sound.
A boar 豕 fighting a tiger 虍
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 豦
Phonosemantic compound. 豕 represents the meaning and 虍 represents the sound.
- 1The giveawayA boar 豕 fighting a tiger 虍
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 豦? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 豦?
Decomposition of 豦
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 豦?
How to say wild boar; to fight in Chinese
“wild boar; to fight” in Chinese is豦
The character 豦 (jù) primarily refers to a wild boar and can also denote the act of fighting. In contexts where it signifies fighting, it may relate to struggles or conflicts, often in a more aggressive or primal sense. This character is less commonly used in everyday language, so it's more likely to appear in literary or specific contexts related to wildlife or conflicts.
When to use 豦
Learners often confuse 豦 with more common words for pig or boar, like 猪 (zhū). This character is less formal and more specific, so using it in casual conversation about animals can be misleading. Pay attention to the tone; 'jù' is pronounced with a falling tone, which is essential for correct meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 豦 interchangeably with 猪, leading to confusion about domestic versus wild animals. For example, saying '我有一个豦' (I have a wild boar) when referring to a pet pig would be incorrect; the correct term would be 猪.
Write 豦
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 豦 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 豦
No, 豦 is not commonly used in everyday language and is more likely to appear in literary contexts or discussions about wildlife.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 豦?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.