狆 (zhòng) - A breed of dog & specifically refers to the Japanese Chin or Pekingese

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zhòng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

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狆 · zhòng

A breed of dog;

specifically refers to the Japanese Chin or Pekingese dog.

A breed of dogspecifically refers to the Japanese Chin or Pekingese

Usage highlights

Japanese ChinPekingese dogChin breedToy spanielSmall companion dog

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese Chin is a small companion dog (日本狆).
  • He owns a Pekingese dog (北京狆).
  • This breed is known for its cat-like behavior (猫のような狆).

Collocations

  • Japanese Chin(日本狆)
  • Pekingese dog(北京狆)
  • Chin breed(狆犬)
  • Toy spaniel(狆种)
  • Small companion dog(小型狆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 狆 specifically refers to small Asian dog breeds, particularly the Japanese Chin and Pekingese.
  • These dogs were historically bred as companion animals for nobility in China and Japan.
  • The Japanese Chin (日本狆) is recognized as a national treasure in Japan.

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