Memory phrase for the character: 狞


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Meaning malevolent, fierce-looking, hideous

Pronunciation

níng

Explanation

Left: wild animal (dog on hind legs), right: peace, calm (If the roof is built with nails , you have your peace.)

Mnemonic


 
A wild animal that (pretends) to be peaceful is: malevolent.

Radicals

wild animalShows in particular a wild dog on its hind legs.
peace, calm
nail
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 Vocabulary

狞笑 níng xiào  sardonic smile; to laugh maliciously
狰狞 zhēng níng  malevolent; fierce; sinister
狞猫 níng māo  Lynx caracal
狞猫 níng māo  


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