獌 (màn) - A mythical beast resembling a wolf or fox & ancient name for a type of wild dog
獌 · màn
A mythical beast resembling a wolf or fox;
ancient name for a type of wild dog or beast.
A mythical beast resembling a wolf or foxancient name for a type of wild dog
Usage highlights
man beastmanfierce manmythical man
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentions the man beast (獌) as a fierce creature.
- Some scholars identify the man (獌) with legendary animals in mythology.
- In classical texts, the man (獌) is described as wolf-like.
Collocations
- man beast(獌兽)
- man-like creature(似獌)
- fierce man(凶獌)
- mythical man(神獌)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries as a mythical or rare animal.
- Sometimes conflated with other legendary beasts in folk tales.
- Rarely used in modern context except in classical studies or fantasy literature.