Memory phrase for the character: 狞

狞

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Meaning

malevolent, fierce-looking, hideous

Pronunciation

níng

Explanation

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

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

Radicals

犭 wild animalShows in particular a wild dog on its hind legs.
宁 peace, calm
丁 nail




 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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