猁 (lì) - Lynx — refers to the lynx, a wild

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Lynx — refers to the lynx, a wild cat species with tufted ears, found in northern regions.

Lynx — refers to the lynx, a wild

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 猞猁— Lynx (full term for the animal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lynx is a solitary predator (猞猁).
  • We saw a Eurasian lynx at the zoo (欧亚猞猁).
  • The Canada lynx has large paws (加拿大猞猁).
  • Lynx fur is thick and spotted (猞猁毛皮).

Collocations

  • Lynx(猞猁)
  • Eurasian lynx(欧亚猞猁)
  • Canada lynx(加拿大猞猁)
  • Iberian lynx(伊比利亚猞猁)
  • Lynx fur(猞猁毛)
  • Lynx species(猞猁种类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 猁 is primarily used in the compound word 猞猁 (shēlì), which refers to the lynx animal.
  • In Chinese culture, the lynx is sometimes associated with keen vision and stealth due to its predatory nature.
  • The character appears almost exclusively in zoological contexts and is rarely used independently.

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