猦 (fēng) - Feng — a legendary creature, the 'wind monkey'

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猦 · fēng

Feng — a legendary creature, the 'wind monkey' or 'mad monkey', said to be found in the mountains of Guangdong, which becomes intoxicated after eating wind-fallen malva nuts and is easily caught.

Feng — a legendary creature, the 'wind monkey'

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Synonyms

  • 风猴— Wind monkey (alternative name for the same creature)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The feng monkey (猦母) was described in ancient texts.
  • A creature that eats wind-fallen fruit (食落猦).
  • Legends speak of the mad monkey of the south (南方猦猴).

Collocations

  • Feng monkey(猦母)
  • Wind monkey(猦猴)
  • Eat wind-fallen fruit(食落猦)
  • Feng creature(猦兽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' as a mythical creature.
  • Described as a monkey-like animal that becomes intoxicated after eating fermented wind-fallen malva nuts, making it easy to capture.
  • Primarily found in Guangdong region mythology and represents a curious natural phenomenon interpreted through folklore.

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