獜 (lín) - A mythical dog-like creature mentioned in ancient texts & also refers to a healthy, robust dog with

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獜 · lín

A mythical dog-like creature mentioned in ancient texts;

also refers to a healthy, robust dog with strong limbs.

A mythical dog-like creature mentioned in ancient textsalso refers to a healthy, robust dog with

Usage highlights

Mythical creature 獜Healthy dog 獜Classical reference to 獜獜 mentioned in texts
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Classic of Mountains and Seas mentions a mythical creature called 獜 (Lín).
  • In ancient texts, 獜 describes a dog with strong, healthy limbs (獜犬).
  • This rare character appears primarily in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).

Collocations

  • Mythical creature 獜(神兽獜)
  • Healthy dog 獜(健犬獜)
  • Classical reference to 獜(古籍中的獜)
  • 獜 mentioned in texts(文献记载的獜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》) as a mythical beast.
  • Extremely rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars of classical Chinese literature and mythology.

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