狪 (tóng) - A mythical creature mentioned in ancient Chinese texts & a pig-like animal that produces pearls.

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tóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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狪 · tóng

A mythical creature mentioned in ancient Chinese texts;

a pig-like animal that produces pearls.

A mythical creature mentioned in ancient Chinese textsa pig-like animal that produces pearls.

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Classic of Mountains and Seas mentions the tong (狪狪).
  • Ancient texts describe a pearl-producing animal (产珠之兽).
  • This mythical creature was said to inhabit specific mountains.
  • The tong is described as having a pig-like appearance.

Collocations

  • Tongtong creature(狪狪)
  • Pearl-producing tong(产珠之狪)
  • Mythical tong(神狪)
  • Tong from Mount Tai(泰山之狪)
  • Ancient tong(古狪)
  • Rare tong(珍狪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • First documented in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经), an ancient Chinese mythological geography.
  • Described as a pig-like animal that produces pearls, reflecting ancient Chinese mythological imagination.
  • Represents the rich tradition of mythical creatures in Chinese folklore and literature.

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