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xióng

What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

bear

In this place

Opens 熊猫 — the giant-panda compound on every gate board.

Remember this

熊 looks like the heavy half of the animal’s name — bear first. On this gate it only finishes the job as half of 熊猫.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 熊 (xióng) mean for travelers?
bear
Where will I see 熊 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Panda Base. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 熊 on the street?
熊 looks like the heavy half of the animal’s name — bear first. On this gate it only finishes the job as half of 熊猫.