猞 (shē) - Lynx — refers to the lynx, a medium-sized

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shē ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

猞 · shē

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

Lynx — refers to the lynx, a medium-sized

Usage highlights

LynxEurasian lynxCanada lynxIberian lynxLynx furLynx habitat

Synonyms

  • 山猫— wildcat (general term, sometimes used for lynx)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lynx (猞猁) is a solitary predator.
  • We saw a Eurasian lynx (欧亚猞猁) in the forest.
  • The Canada lynx (加拿大猞猁) has large paws for walking on snow.

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(猞猁毛皮)
  • Lynx habitat(猞猁栖息地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 猞 is almost exclusively used in the compound word 猞猁 for 'lynx'.
  • In Chinese folklore and literature, the lynx is less prominent than tigers or leopards but is sometimes noted for its elusive nature.

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