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豱 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
wēnshort-snouted pigx, 17 strokes, radical 豕, Very Hard
wēnshort-headed pigunknown, 17 strokes, radical 豕, Very Hard
wēn(wen1) T1
  1. 1short-snouted pig
  2. 2short-headed pig
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March 24, 2026
wēn(wen1)

The character 豱 (wēn) refers to a type of pig that is characterized by its short snout or head. This term is relatively obscure and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, primarily appearing in specialized contexts related to animal husbandry or in literary texts.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, pigs are often associated with wealth and prosperity, particularly in rural areas where pig farming is common. The short-snouted pig might symbolize a specific breed valued for its meat or other qualities.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pig with a very short nose, so short that it looks almost cartoonish. The shape of the character 豱 resembles a pig's profile, with the radical 豕 (meaning pig) prominently featured, helping you remember its connection to pigs and the pronunciation 'wēn'.

Meanings of 豱

wēn(wen1)
1short-snouted pig
2short-headed pig
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About 豱

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 豱

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a pig with a very short nose, so short that it looks almost cartoonish. The shape of the character 豱 resembles a pig's profile, with the radical 豕 (meaning pig) prominently featured, helping you remember its connection to pigs and the pronunciation 'wēn'.

Usage Notes

This term is not frequently used in modern Mandarin, which can lead to confusion among learners. It’s more likely to be encountered in literary or academic contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation, ensuring the tone is accurate to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Since 豱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on related animal vocabulary like 猪 (zhū - pig) and other characters with the 豕 radical. Understanding animal-related terms can enhance comprehension in agricultural or biological contexts.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, pigs are often associated with wealth and prosperity, particularly in rural areas where pig farming is common. The short-snouted pig might symbolize a specific breed valued for its meat or other qualities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 豱 with other pig-related characters like 猪, leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我养豱' instead of '我养猪' (I raise pigs) is incorrect; only use '猪' in common contexts.

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Pronunciation of 豱

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Etymology of 豱

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 豱

IDS Structure⿰豕昷
Full Character
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shi3
left
wen1
right
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Cultural Notes for 豱

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, pigs are often associated with wealth and prosperity, particularly in rural areas where pig farming is common. The short-snouted pig might symbolize a specific breed valued for its meat or other qualities.

Frequently Asked Questions about 豱

No, 豱 is quite rare and is mainly found in specific agricultural or literary contexts.