羚 (líng) - Antelope — refers to various species of antelope & also used in the word for antelope horn

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Antelope — refers to various species of antelope;

also used in the word for antelope horn in traditional Chinese medicine.

Antelope — refers to various species of antelopealso used in the word for antelope horn

Usage highlights

AntelopeTibetan antelopeAntelope hornGazelleAntelope runningPronghorn antelope

Synonyms

  • 羚羊— antelope (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Tibetan antelope (藏羚羊) is an endangered species.
  • Antelope horn (羚羊角) is used in traditional medicine.
  • We saw a herd of antelope on the savanna (羚羊群).
  • The pronghorn antelope (叉角羚) is native to North America.

Collocations

  • Antelope(羚羊)
  • Tibetan antelope(藏羚羊)
  • Antelope horn(羚羊角)
  • Gazelle(羚羊的一种)
  • Antelope running(羚羊奔跑)
  • Pronghorn antelope(叉角羚)

Idioms

  • Like an antelope hanging by its horns — ingeniously evasive(羚羊挂角)
  • The antelope's horn and the rabbit's fur — rare and precious items(羚角兔毛)
  • Chasing the wind and chasing the antelope — pursuing fame and fortune(追风逐羚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the antelope symbolizes agility, grace, and swiftness.
  • Antelope horn has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat fever and convulsions.
  • The Tibetan antelope (chiru) is culturally significant in Tibet and is protected as an endangered species.

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