Meanings of 鬃
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AI Study Notes for 鬃
鬃 (mane) vs 毛 (fur) — use 鬃 specifically for the mane of a horse, while 毛 refers to the general hair or fur of animals.
Avoid confusing 鬃 with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings, such as 宗 (zōng, clan) or 踪 (zōng, trace). This character is more commonly used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Although 鬃 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its structure can help learners recognize other characters related to animals. Focus on the radicals and components, especially 毛, which often relates to hair or fur.
Learners often mispronounce 鬃 as zōng1 instead of zōng, confusing it with other characters. Additionally, they may incorrectly use it in contexts unrelated to animals, leading to awkward phrasing.
Pronunciation of 鬃
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Etymology of 鬃
Phonosemantic compound. 髟 represents the meaning and 宗 represents the sound. Simplified form of 騣.
hair
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Phonosemantic compound. 髟 represents the meaning and 宗 represents the sound. Simplified form of 騣.
- 1The meaning half髟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half宗 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhair
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say mane; neck bristles in Chinese
“mane; neck bristles” in Chinese is鬃
The character 鬃 (zōng) refers to the mane of a horse or the bristles found on the neck of certain animals. It is often used in contexts related to animals, particularly horses, and can convey a sense of wildness or natural beauty associated with their appearance.
When to use 鬃
Avoid confusing 鬃 with similar-sounding characters that may have different meanings, such as 宗 (zōng, clan) or 踪 (zōng, trace). This character is more commonly used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
鬃 or something close to it
鬃 (mane) vs 毛 (fur) — use 鬃 specifically for the mane of a horse, while 毛 refers to the general hair or fur of animals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 鬃 as zōng1 instead of zōng, confusing it with other characters. Additionally, they may incorrectly use it in contexts unrelated to animals, leading to awkward phrasing.
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Grammar Patterns of 鬃
鬃 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这些马接受专门训练，____毛也得到精心梳理。
The horses were exercised and groomed with special care.
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Word Family of 鬃
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬃
It is pronounced as zōng, with a high-level tone.
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