犺 (kàng) - A fierce dog & robust, strong

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kàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

俊梁

犺 · kàng

A fierce dog;

robust, strong;

defiant;

obstinate.

Also pronounced háng, referring to a kind of beast.

A fierce dogrobust, strongdefiant

Usage highlights

Fierce dogRobust physiqueDefiant spiritAncient beastObstinate nature

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 悍— brave, fierce
  • 健— strong, robust

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fierce dog (犺犬) guarded the gate.
  • He has a robust physique (体格健犺).
  • The beast (犺兽) was described in ancient texts.

Collocations

  • Fierce dog(犺犬)
  • Robust physique(健犺)
  • Defiant spirit(犺悍)
  • Ancient beast(犺兽)
  • Obstinate nature(犺犟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts describing fierce animals or robust characteristics.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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