獑 (chán) - A type of ancient ape or monkey mentioned & also appears in the name of a legendary
獑 · chán
A type of ancient ape or monkey mentioned in classical texts;
also appears in the name of a legendary creature.
A type of ancient ape or monkey mentionedalso appears in the name of a legendary
Usage highlights
獑胡獑猢獑猴
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The ancient text mentions a 獑猢 (chán hú) creature.
- 獑 appears in classical Chinese literature describing rare animals.
- This character is rarely used in modern Chinese.
Collocations
- chán hú(獑胡)
- chán hú(獑猢)
- chán hóu(獑猴)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing rare or mythical animals.
- Considered an obscure character with limited modern usage.
- Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.