(diāo) - A type of dragon & used in classical texts and names.

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diāo | 8 strokes | radical: 虫

· diāo

A type of dragon;

used in classical texts and names.

A type of dragonused in classical texts and names.

Usage highlights

虭蟧虭蛥虭虭

Synonyms

  • dragon (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a 虭 dragon.
  • Used in some classical Chinese names (e.g., 虭蟧).

Collocations

  • diāo láo(虭蟧)
  • diāo shé(虭蛥)
  • diāo diāo(虭虭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries as a type of dragon or mythical creature.
  • Rarely used in modern language but may appear in historical or literary contexts.

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