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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鼢féna variety of molex, 17 strokes, radical 鼠
鼢fén(mole)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 鼠
fén(fen2)fen T2
  1. 1a variety of mole
  2. 2(mole)
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March 24, 2026

鼢fén(fen2)

The character 鼢 (fén) refers specifically to a type of mole, often used in a biological context. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be encountered in scientific or zoological discussions about mammals, particularly in studies of wildlife or ecology.

Strokes17Radical鼠
Cultural note

Moles are often viewed in Chinese culture as creatures that symbolize hidden work or underground activity, which can be seen in various fables and stories emphasizing patience and diligence.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'fan' (fén) that fans out underground tunnels like a mole. The character's radical 鼠 (shǔ), which means 'rat,' hints at its connection to burrowing animals, making it easier to remember that this character relates to moles.

Meanings of 鼢

fén(fen2)
1a variety of mole
2(mole)
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About 鼢

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

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Usage Notes

While 鼢 is a specific term for a type of mole, learners should note that it is not frequently used in everyday language. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as mispronouncing the first tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

This word is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance your grasp of animal-related terms. Focus on recognizing the radical 鼠 for other related animals to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鼢 (fén) with other animal-related characters due to similar pronunciations. For example, confusing it with 符 (fú) which means 'symbol' can lead to misunderstandings; remember that 鼢 specifically relates to moles.

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Etymology of 鼢

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

rat

Semantic (meaning)鼠
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Phonetic (sound)分
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Origin

鼢 = 鼠 + 分. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鼢

IDS Structure⿰鼠分
鼢Full character
=
鼠shu3
left
分fen1
right
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How to say a variety of mole in Chinese

“a variety of mole” in Chinese is鼢fén

The character 鼢 (fén) refers specifically to a type of mole, often used in a biological context. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may be encountered in scientific or zoological discussions about mammals, particularly in studies of wildlife or ecology.

When to use 鼢

While 鼢 is a specific term for a type of mole, learners should note that it is not frequently used in everyday language. Be careful with pronunciation; the tone is crucial, as mispronouncing the first tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鼢 (fén) with other animal-related characters due to similar pronunciations. For example, confusing it with 符 (fú) which means 'symbol' can lead to misunderstandings; remember that 鼢 specifically relates to moles.

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Word Family of 鼢

Words containing this character1
鼢fén(mole)

Frequently asked questions about 鼢

It refers to a specific variety of mole, often used in contexts related to zoology.

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