zǎn

literary

Meaning of

噆 means to hold in the mouth; to carry in the beak (as birds do); to bite; to sting; to nip. Pronounced zǎn.

  • to hold in the mouth; to carry in the beak (as birds do)
  • to bite; to sting; to nip

Character Info

Radical
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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Yàn
zi
zǎn
zhù
cháo
yán
xià
 

The swallows carried mud in their beaks to build a nest under the eaves.

Niǎo
zǎn
shí
ér
guī
 
yòu
 

The bird carried food back in its beak to feed its young.