羂 (juàn) - A snare or trap for catching animals & a net
羂 · juàn
A snare or trap for catching animals;
a net;
to ensnare or entrap.
A snare or trap for catching animalsa netto ensnare or entrap.
Usage highlights
Animal snareTrap netTo set a snareTo be ensnaredBird trapHunting trap
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hunter set a snare (羂) to catch rabbits.
- Ancient texts mention animal traps (羂罟).
- He was caught in a trap (陷入羂中).
Collocations
- Animal snare(兽羂)
- Trap net(羂网)
- To set a snare(设羂)
- To be ensnared(被羂)
- Bird trap(鸟羂)
- Hunting trap(猎羂)
Idioms
- Set traps and lay snares(设羂张罗)
- Escape from the net(脱羂而出)
- Caught in the trap(落入羂中)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to hunting implements used in ancient China.
- Appears in classical texts describing hunting techniques and traps.
- The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in historical contexts.