玂 (qí) - A dog with long hair & a hairy dog

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qí ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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玂 · qí

A dog with long hair;

a hairy dog;

an ancient term for a specific type of canine.

A dog with long haira hairy dogan ancient term for a specific type of

Usage highlights

Hairy dogLongAncient dog breed

Synonyms

  • 犬— dog (general term)
  • 狗— dog (common term)
  • 长毛犬— long-haired dog

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a hunting dog with long fur (玂).
  • Some scholars believe 玂 refers to a specific breed (玂犬).
  • The character 玂 is rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • Hairy dog(玂犬)
  • Long-haired canine(长毛玂)
  • Ancient dog breed(古玂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing animals, particularly hunting dogs.
  • Represents an obscure character that illustrates the detailed classification of animals in ancient Chinese.
  • Demonstrates the complexity and specificity of the Chinese writing system.

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