魵

Pronunciationfén
Strokes15 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation fén
Five Elements 0
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 15 strokes
Traditional Strokes 15 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

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Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) states that this character is pronounced fen. Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) and Rhyme Collection (Yunhui) state that it is pronounced fen. The pronunciation is similar to fen. Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) records that this is the name of a fish, originating from the country of Huixietou. The section Explaining Fish in the Literary Expositor (Erya) states that the fen is the same as the shrimp. The Sub-commentary to the Literary Expositor (Eryashu) explains that the fen fish is also known by the name of shrimp. Note: According to the Correct Meaning Dictionary (Zhengzitong), the shrimp is a fish found everywhere in rivers, lakes, and seas; it is not necessarily exclusive to the country of Huixietou, thus the statement in Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi) is erroneous. Additionally, Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun) records that this character is pronounced fen, and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) records it as pronounced fen. The pronunciation is similar to fen. Furthermore, Tang Rhymes (Tangyun) and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) record that this character is pronounced fen. The meaning is the same. In addition, Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun) records that this character is pronounced wen, and Collected Rhymes (Jiyun) records it as pronounced wen. The pronunciation is similar to fen. It is identical to this character. Small fish are called this. Another opinion is that this is the name of a fish.

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