虳 (jué) - A type of rat or small rodent & also an archaic term for a demon or

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虳 · jué

A type of rat or small rodent;

also an archaic term for a demon or goblin.

A type of rat or small rodentalso an archaic term for a demon or

Usage highlights

Ancient rodentField mouseMythical creature

Synonyms

  • 鼠— rat; mouse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention a creature called 虳 (jué).
  • The character 虳 appears in classical bestiaries.
  • Some scholars interpret 虳 as a type of field mouse.

Collocations

  • Ancient rodent(古虳)
  • Field mouse(田虳)
  • Mythical creature(妖虳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries describing mythical creatures.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical and philological interest.

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