猭 (chuān) - A type of ape or monkey & also used in classical texts to describe the

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猭 · chuān

A type of ape or monkey;

also used in classical texts to describe the movement of animals, particularly swift or leaping movement.

A type of ape or monkeyalso used in classical texts to describe the

Usage highlights

Swift apeLeaping monkeySwift leopardAnimal movement

Synonyms

  • 猿— ape, monkey
  • 猴— monkey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The text describes a swift ape (猭猭).
  • In ancient texts, it refers to a type of monkey (猿猭).
  • The leopard moves swiftly (豹猭).

Collocations

  • Swift ape(猭猭)
  • Leaping monkey(猿猭)
  • Swift leopard(豹猭)
  • Animal movement(猭走)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing animals and their movements.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest for classical literature.

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