(máng) - Ancient name for a kind of dog & also used in some historical texts to refer

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máng | 10 strokes | radical:

· máng

Ancient name for a kind of dog;

also used in some historical texts to refer to a type of wild animal.

Ancient name for a kind of dogalso used in some historical texts to refer
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a fierce beast called 狵.
  • In some classical records, 狵 refers to a type of wild dog (狵).
  • The character 狵 appears in historical animal classifications.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries describing mythical or rare animals.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars studying classical literature.

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