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bear

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

xiong2 xióng

Meaning


Primary

bear

Mnemonic


[xi-] Xena is [2] inside the [-ong] temple where she has been hired by the monks to take out a 熊 bear that has taken over! It has ravaged the inside of the temple, tearing the altar, scrolls, and gongs to shreds. Xena takes out a 灬 burner and holds it next to the 熊 bear, making it so hot that it leaves the temple. The monks cheer!

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