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The 羊 Character Family

羊 appears in common characters with several readings. Use the shared shape to compare them, then verify pinyin in real words.

HOW THIS FAMILY WORKS

羊 is a sound clue; the left component changes the meaning.

MEMBER CHARACTERS

Learn the semantic clue, then open the character page to practise it in context.

yǎng
𦍌 relates to nourishment.

to raise, to rear, to bring up; to support

COMMON WORD养 · to raise (animals); to bring up (children); to keep (pets); to support; to give birthOpen 养 character →
xiān
鱼 relates to fish.

fresh; delicious; attractive

COMMON WORD新鲜 · fresh (experience, food etc); freshness; novel; uncommonOpen 鲜 character →
FAQ

Does 羊 tell me the pronunciation?

Not by itself. It is a helpful visual and historical connection, while each member has its own reading and tone.

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