() - An ancient term for a type of animal, & also used in ancient texts as a name

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An ancient term for a type of animal, possibly a deer or similar creature;

also used in ancient texts as a name or in compound words.

An ancient term for a type of animal,also used in ancient texts as a name

Usage highlights

Ancient animalClassical referenceHistorical name
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 帠 animal (帠).
  • This character appears in classical literature (古典文学中的帠).
  • It is used in historical names (历史人名中的帠).

Collocations

  • Ancient animal()
  • Classical reference(古典文献中的帠)
  • Historical name(历史人名帠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts, but its precise meaning and usage are obscure.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars of classical literature.

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