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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蹯fánpawg, 19 strokes, radical 足
蹯fánpaws of animalunknown, 19 strokes, radical 足
fán(fan2)fan T2
  1. 1paw
  2. 2paws of animal
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March 24, 2026

蹯fán(fan2)

The character 蹯 (fán) refers to the paw or feet of an animal, particularly in a literary or poetic context. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation and often appears in classical texts or descriptions of animals, emphasizing their physical features.

Strokes19Radical足
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese poetry, descriptions of animals often highlight their physical characteristics, including their paws, to evoke emotion and imagery. The character 蹯 reflects this cultural appreciation for nature and animals.

Memory tip

Imagine a furry animal with its 'paw' (蹯) resting on the ground. The character has a foot radical (足) which relates to physical movement, and the sound 'fán' can be remembered by thinking of a 'fan' that cools down a resting animal, keeping its paws comfortable.

Meanings of 蹯

fán(fan2)
1paw
2paws of animal
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About 蹯

蹯Simplified
19Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

蹯 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin, which can lead to confusion in everyday conversations. It is more likely to appear in literary works or specialized texts about animals. Be careful not to confuse it with other words for feet like '脚' (jiǎo) when speaking.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, so learners should focus on its usage in specific contexts rather than as a foundational term. Connecting it to other animal-related vocabulary may enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 蹯 with similar characters that refer to feet or legs, such as '脚' (jiǎo). For example, saying '我看到狗的脚' (wǒ kàn dào gǒu de jiǎo) instead of using 蹯 is common; however, in literature, one might use 蹯 for a more poetic touch.

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Etymology of 蹯

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

foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)番
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Origin

蹯 = 足 + 番. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蹯

IDS Structure⿰足番
蹯Full character
=
足ju4
left
番fan1
right
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Parts

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How to say paw in Chinese

“paw” in Chinese is蹯fán

The character 蹯 (fán) refers to the paw or feet of an animal, particularly in a literary or poetic context. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation and often appears in classical texts or descriptions of animals, emphasizing their physical features.

When to use 蹯

蹯 is not commonly used in modern Mandarin, which can lead to confusion in everyday conversations. It is more likely to appear in literary works or specialized texts about animals. Be careful not to confuse it with other words for feet like '脚' (jiǎo) when speaking.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 蹯 with similar characters that refer to feet or legs, such as '脚' (jiǎo). For example, saying '我看到狗的脚' (wǒ kàn dào gǒu de jiǎo) instead of using 蹯 is common; however, in literature, one might use 蹯 for a more poetic touch.

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Word Family of 蹯

Words containing this character1
蹯fánpaws of animal

Frequently asked questions about 蹯

蹯 can refer to the paws of various animals, commonly used in literary contexts.

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