狿 (yán) - An ancient name for a type of wild & an archaic term appearing in classical texts.

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yán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

狿 · yán

An ancient name for a type of wild beast;

an archaic term appearing in classical texts.

An ancient name for a type of wildan archaic term appearing in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Ancient beast 狿Mythical creature 狿Classical text referenceRare character usageAnimal name in antiquity
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a fierce beast called 狿.
  • This character appears in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》).
  • 狿 is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Scholars debate the exact nature of the 狿 animal.

Collocations

  • Ancient beast 狿(古兽狿)
  • Mythical creature 狿(神话生物狿)
  • Classical text reference(古籍记载)
  • Rare character usage(生僻字使用)
  • Animal name in antiquity(古代动物名称)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas, which describes mythical creatures and geography.
  • Represents the rich vocabulary for animals and mythical beings in classical Chinese literature.
  • Demonstrates how some characters became obsolete as the language evolved.

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