狩 (shòu) - to hunt & hunting

狩Tone 4

shòu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

上姝

狩 · shòu

to hunt;

hunting;

winter hunting;

imperial tour of inspection

to hunthuntingwinter hunting

Usage highlights

HuntingWinter huntingAutumn huntingImperial tourHunting groundHunting dog

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient kings went hunting in autumn (秋狩).
  • The emperor conducted an imperial tour (巡狩).
  • Hunting season is regulated by law (狩猎季节).
  • They hunted deer in the forest (狩猎鹿).

Collocations

  • Hunting(狩猎)
  • Winter hunting(冬狩)
  • Autumn hunting(秋狩)
  • Imperial tour(巡狩)
  • Hunting ground(狩猎场)
  • Hunting dog(狩犬)

Idioms

  • Winter hunting and summer offerings(冬狩夏享)
  • Imperial tour of inspection(巡狩四方)
  • Hunting in the wild fields(狩于野)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, hunting was an important royal activity with ritual significance, especially seasonal hunts.
  • Imperial tours of inspection were called '狩' in classical texts, reflecting the emperor's duty to oversee his domain.
  • Hunting was regulated by seasons in traditional Chinese culture to maintain ecological balance.

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