獵 (liè) - hunt — to pursue and kill wild animals & to search for

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liè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

獵 · liè

hunt — to pursue and kill wild animals;

to search for;

to chase after;

metaphorically used for seeking or pursuing something.

hunt — to pursue and kill wild animalsto search forto chase after

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 狩— hunt (more formal/literary)
  • 捕— catch, capture
  • 逐— chase, pursue

Antonyms

  • 放— release, set free
  • 护— protect, guard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter tracked the deer (猎人追踪鹿).
  • They went hunting in the forest (他们在森林里打猎).
  • This is a hunting rifle (这是猎枪).
  • He is hunting for a job (他在猎取工作).

Collocations

  • hunter(猎人)
  • hunting(打猎)
  • hunting rifle(猎枪)
  • hunting dog(猎犬)
  • prey(猎物)
  • hunting ground(猎场)

Idioms

  • Seeing a rabbit, release the hawk — act promptly when opportunity arises(见兔放猎)
  • Hunting in the east and fishing in the west — engage in various activities(东猎西渔)
  • Hunting for fame and chasing profit — seeking fame and wealth(猎名逐利)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with aristocratic and royal hunting activities in ancient China.
  • Hunting was both a practical means of subsistence and a military training exercise.
  • The character appears in names related to hunting tribes and communities.

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