虥 (zhàn) - Striped wild cat & fierce

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zhàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

虥 · zhàn

Striped wild cat;

fierce;

brave;

ancient term for a type of wild feline, possibly referring to a tiger or leopard.

Striped wild catfiercebrave

Usage highlights

Striped wild catFierce as a tigerBrave warriorAncient feline

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a fierce striped cat (虥).
  • In classical literature, it symbolizes bravery (如虥之勇).
  • Some scholars identify it as a type of tiger (虎类).

Collocations

  • Striped wild cat(虥)
  • Fierce as a tiger(如虥之猛)
  • Brave warrior(虥将)
  • Ancient feline(古虥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing wild animals.
  • Sometimes used metaphorically for bravery or ferocity in classical literature.
  • Rare character not commonly used in modern Chinese.

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