犾 (yín) - An archaic character referring to the appearance of & also used in ancient texts.

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yín ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

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犾 · yín

An archaic character referring to the appearance of two dogs confronting or fighting each other;

also used in ancient texts.

An archaic character referring to the appearance ofalso used in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Two dogs confrontingArchaic character usageDog radical character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 犾 depicts two dogs confronting each other (两犬相争).
  • This character appears in classical texts (古典文献).
  • It is composed of the dog radical repeated (犬部重复).

Collocations

  • Two dogs confronting(两犬相犾)
  • Archaic character usage(古字用法)
  • Dog radical character(犬部汉字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 犾 is a rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical literature.
  • The character's structure suggests its original meaning related to canine behavior or confrontation.

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