廘 (lù) - Deer — refers to the animal deer & also appears in ancient place names.

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lù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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廘 · lù

Deer — refers to the animal deer;

also appears in ancient place names.

Deer — refers to the animal deeralso appears in ancient place names.

Usage highlights

DeerLuyi place nameDeer antlersDeer parkDeer hunting

Synonyms

  • 鹿— deer (more common modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a deer in the forest (在森林里看到一只廘).
  • The ancient place name Luyi (廘邑) appears in historical texts.
  • Deer are known for their antlers (廘角).

Collocations

  • Deer(廘)
  • Luyi place name(廘邑)
  • Deer antlers(廘角)
  • Deer park(廘苑)
  • Deer hunting(廘猎)

Idioms

  • Pointing at a deer and calling it a horse(指廘为马)
  • Chasing after deer in the central plains(逐廘中原)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Deer are considered auspicious animals in Chinese culture, symbolizing longevity and official position.
  • The character appears in ancient place names like Luyi, mentioned in historical records.
  • In traditional symbolism, deer often represent wealth and good fortune.

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