夒 (náo) - A legendary one-legged mythical creature in Chinese mythology & also an archaic character sometimes confused with 夔.

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夒 · náo

A legendary one-legged mythical creature in Chinese mythology;

also an archaic character sometimes confused with 夔.

A legendary one-legged mythical creature in Chinese mythologyalso an archaic character sometimes confused with 夔.

Usage highlights

Mythical creatureOneAncient mythologyBronze inscriptions

Synonyms

  • 夔— Another mythological one-legged creature

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary one-legged beast (夒) appears in ancient texts.
  • Some ancient bronzes depict the mythical creature (夒).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (夒).

Collocations

  • Mythical creature(夒)
  • One-legged beast(夒)
  • Ancient mythology(夒神话)
  • Bronze inscriptions(夒纹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythology as a one-legged creature.
  • Often confused with the similar character 夔, which represents a different mythological creature.
  • Primarily found in classical texts and archaeological contexts rather than modern usage.

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