羱 (yuán) - Ibex — specifically refers to the Alpine ibex

羱Tone 2

yuán ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

羱 · yuán

Ibex — specifically refers to the Alpine ibex or wild goat species found in mountainous regions.

Ibex — specifically refers to the Alpine ibex

Usage highlights

Alpine ibexibex hornsibex habitatwild ibexibex speciesmountain ibex

Synonyms

  • 山羊— goat (more general term)
  • 岩羊— bharal or blue sheep

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw an Alpine ibex (羱羊) during our hike.
  • The ibex is known for its impressive curved horns (羱角).
  • This region is a protected habitat for ibex (羱保护区).
  • Ibex are skilled mountain climbers (羱善于攀岩).

Collocations

  • Alpine ibex(羱羊)
  • ibex horns(羱角)
  • ibex habitat(羱栖息地)
  • wild ibex(野生羱)
  • ibex species(羱种)
  • mountain ibex(山羱)

Idioms

  • As agile as an ibex(矫若羱羊)
  • Ibex climbing steep cliffs(羱攀绝壁)
  • The solitary ibex on the peak(孤羱立峰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 羱 specifically refers to the ibex, a type of wild goat known for its impressive curved horns and mountain-dwelling nature.
  • In Chinese culture, ibex are sometimes used symbolically to represent agility, strength, and adaptability in harsh mountain environments.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing exotic animals from western regions and mountainous areas.

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