teon3彖
Jyutpingteon3
Yaleteun
Definition
To foretell the future using the trigrams of the I Ching, or a hedgehog.
- to foretell the future using the trigrams of the Book of Changes
- archaichedgehog
writtenotheranimals
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in specialized academic or literary contexts related to the I Ching. Outside of this specific philosophical domain, it is rarely used in daily speech to refer to a hedgehog, as the common term for that animal is 刺蝟. Using it in casual conversation will likely confuse native speakers who are not familiar with classical texts.
Examples
He really likes studying the Tuan in the I Ching.
Related words
Common phrases
Tuan commentary in the I Ching
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 豕, which means pig, as they look visually similar but have entirely different meanings and pronunciations.
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