峱 (náo) - Náo — name of an ancient mountain in & also refers to a legendary beast resembling a

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峱 · náo

Náo — name of an ancient mountain in ancient China;

also refers to a legendary beast resembling a dog.

Náo — name of an ancient mountain inalso refers to a legendary beast resembling a

Usage highlights

Mount NaoNao beastNao mountain in Qiancient NaoNao characterlegend of Nao

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain (general term)
  • 兽— beast (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Nao in ancient Qi state(峱山)
  • The Nao beast was said to be dog-like(峱兽)
  • Historical references to Nao mountain(峱山)
  • The character appears in ancient texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas(山海经)

Collocations

  • Mount Nao(峱山)
  • Nao beast(峱兽)
  • Nao mountain in Qi(齐峱山)
  • ancient Nao(古峱)
  • Nao character(峱字)
  • legend of Nao(峱传说)

Idioms

  • No common idioms containing this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 峱山 was an actual mountain in ancient Qi state (modern Shandong province)
  • The character also represents a mythical beast in Chinese folklore
  • Mainly appears in classical Chinese texts and geographical records

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