獺 (tǎ) - Otter — a semiaquatic mammal known for its & also refers to the otter species found in

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Otter — a semiaquatic mammal known for its sleek fur and playful behavior;

also refers to the otter species found in East Asia.

Otter — a semiaquatic mammal known for itsalso refers to the otter species found in

Usage highlights

River otterSea otterOtter furOtter huntingOtter habitatOtter species

Synonyms

  • 水獺— river otter (more specific term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The otter (獺) is a skilled swimmer and hunter.
  • We saw an otter family (獺 family) by the riverbank.
  • Otter fur (獺皮) was historically used in clothing.
  • The Eurasian otter (歐亞水獺) is native to this region.

Collocations

  • River otter(水獺)
  • Sea otter(海獺)
  • Otter fur(獺皮)
  • Otter hunting(獺獵)
  • Otter habitat(獺棲息地)
  • Otter species(獺種)

Idioms

  • Like an otter catching fish(如獺捕魚)
  • Otter offering fish to the moon(獺祭魚)
  • Otter's cunning(獺之狡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, otters were believed to offer fish to the moon during certain lunar phases.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing otter behavior and hunting techniques.
  • Otters were historically hunted for their valuable fur in traditional Chinese society.

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