獏 (mò) - Tapir — refers to the tapir, a large

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Tapir — refers to the tapir, a large herbivorous mammal with a short prehensile trunk, native to Central/South America and Southeast Asia.

Tapir — refers to the tapir, a large

Usage highlights

Malayan tapirtapir speciestapir conservationtapir habitattapir appearancetapir behavior

Synonyms

  • 貘— Alternative character for tapir (same pronunciation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Malayan tapir (马来獏) is native to Southeast Asia.
  • Tapirs are known for their distinctive black-and-white coloration (獏的颜色).
  • The Brazilian tapir (巴西獏) is the largest land mammal in the Amazon.
  • Fossil evidence shows ancient tapirs (古代獏) once lived in Europe and North America.

Collocations

  • Malayan tapir(马来獏)
  • tapir species(獏科)
  • tapir conservation(獏保护)
  • tapir habitat(獏栖息地)
  • tapir appearance(獏的外形)
  • tapir behavior(獏的行为)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese folklore, the baku is a dream-eating creature, often depicted with tapir-like features.
  • The character 獏 is used in zoological contexts for the tapir family in modern Chinese.
  • The Malayan tapir is the only Asian species and is culturally significant in its native range.

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