羆 (pí) - Brown bear & a large, powerful bear species (Ursus arctos) found

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pí ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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羆 · pí

Brown bear;

a large, powerful bear species (Ursus arctos) found in northern regions.

Brown beara large, powerful bear species (Ursus arctos) found

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 熊— bear (general term)
  • 棕熊— brown bear (modern term)

Antonyms

  • 兔— rabbit (symbolizing timidity vs. bear's ferocity)
  • 羊— sheep (symbolizing docility vs. bear's wildness)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brown bear (羆) is a formidable predator in northern forests.
  • He encountered a massive brown bear (羆) while hiking.
  • Ancient texts describe the brown bear (羆) as a symbol of raw power.
  • The brown bear's (羆) habitat spans across Eurasia and North America.

Collocations

  • brown bear(羆熊)
  • great brown bear(大羆)
  • ferocious brown bear(猛羆)
  • bear's strength(羆力)
  • bear's den(羆穴)
  • hunting brown bears(獵羆)

Idioms

  • Like a brown bear leaping and a tiger pouncing(如羆如虎)
  • The old bear becomes a spirit(老羆當道)
  • Bear's heart and leopard's gall(羆心豹膽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the brown bear represents raw power, ferocity, and untamed wilderness.
  • Historical texts often used '羆' to describe formidable warriors or powerful leaders.
  • The character appears in classical literature as a metaphor for overwhelming strength.

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