羬 (qián) - A legendary mountain sheep/goat with a long tail & ancient name for a large goat species

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器情

羬 · qián

A legendary mountain sheep/goat with a long tail;

ancient name for a large goat species;

also an ancient unit of weight.

A legendary mountain sheep/goat with a long tailancient name for a large goat speciesalso an ancient unit of weight.

Usage highlights

Qian sheepQianwei Mountainlarge goatmountain sheeplongancient unit of weight

Synonyms

  • 羊— sheep/goat (general term)
  • 山羊— mountain goat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Qianwei Mountain is said to have many qian sheep (羬羊).
  • In ancient texts, qian refers to a large goat (大羊).
  • This animal was described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》).

Collocations

  • Qian sheep(羬羊)
  • Qianwei Mountain(钱羬山)
  • large goat(大羊)
  • mountain sheep(山羬)
  • long-tailed goat(尾长羊)
  • ancient unit of weight(古重量单位)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like Classic of Mountains and Seas as a mythical creature.
  • Represents one of many fantastical animals in Chinese mythology and folklore.
  • Also used as an ancient measurement unit in historical contexts.

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