狣 (zhào) - A large, powerful dog & refers to a strong and fierce canine.

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zhào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

丈志

狣 · zhào

A large, powerful dog;

refers to a strong and fierce canine.

A large, powerful dogrefers to a strong and fierce canine.

Usage highlights

Large dogFierce canineHunting dogGuard dogPowerful hound

Synonyms

  • 犬— dog (general term)
  • 狗— dog (common term)
  • 猛犬— fierce dog

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter kept a powerful hunting dog (狣).
  • Ancient texts mention fierce guard dogs (狣犬).
  • The village was protected by large watchdogs (狣).

Collocations

  • Large dog(狣犬)
  • Fierce canine(猛狣)
  • Hunting dog(猎狣)
  • Guard dog(守狣)
  • Powerful hound(强狣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing large hunting or guard dogs.
  • Represents strength and protective qualities in canine symbolism.
  • Rare character used primarily in historical or literary contexts.

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