狕 (yǎo) - A legendary beast, possibly a type of leopard & an ancient name for an animal.

狕Tone 3

yǎo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

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狕 · yǎo

A legendary beast, possibly a type of leopard or wildcat;

an ancient name for an animal.

A legendary beast, possibly a type of leopardan ancient name for an animal.
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 狕 as a fierce creature (古书中的狕).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用的狕字).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as the name of a mythical or rare animal.
  • Its obscurity makes it primarily of interest for historical and philological study.

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