獢 (xiāo) - A long-haired hunting dog & specifically refers to a type of hunting dog
獢 · xiāo
A long-haired hunting dog;
specifically refers to a type of hunting dog from the ancient state of Xu.
A long-haired hunting dogspecifically refers to a type of hunting dog
Usage highlights
hunting doglongXu state hunting dogswift hunting dognoble hunting dog
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hunter used a swift hunting dog (獢) for the chase.
- Ancient texts mention the Xu hunting dog (獢) as particularly agile.
- In classical literature, the 獢 was prized for its long fur and hunting prowess.
Collocations
- hunting dog(獢犬)
- long-haired dog(长毛獢)
- Xu state hunting dog(徐獢)
- swift hunting dog(迅獢)
- noble hunting dog(贵獢)
Cultural background
FAQ- Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a specific breed of hunting dog from the state of Xu.
- Represents specialized breeding and training of hunting animals in ancient China.
- Reflects the importance of hunting in aristocratic culture of certain historical periods.