() - Fierce mythical beast & swift and agile creature

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Fierce mythical beast;

swift and agile creature;

used in names to suggest speed and ferocity.

Fierce mythical beastswift and agile creatureused in names to suggest speed and ferocity.

Usage highlights

Mythical beastSwift creatureFerocious animalAncient mythical creatureLegendary beast

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a swift mythical beast (獙獙).
  • Some legends mention this creature's ferocity (獙兽).
  • In classical mythology, it was known for its speed (迅獙).

Collocations

  • Mythical beast(獙兽)
  • Swift creature(迅獙)
  • Ferocious animal(猛獙)
  • Ancient mythical creature(古獙)
  • Legendary beast(神獙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythology and classical texts as a mythical beast.
  • Often described as having characteristics of both real and fantastical animals.
  • Used in literary contexts to represent speed, agility, or ferocity.

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