螑 (xiù) - A rare character referring to a type of & also used in ancient texts to describe a

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xiù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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螑 · xiù

A rare character referring to a type of dragon or a mythical creature;

also used in ancient texts to describe a majestic or powerful appearance.

A rare character referring to a type ofalso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

mythical dragonmajestic creatureancient beastlegendary beingpowerful appearance

Synonyms

  • 龙— dragon
  • 螭— hornless dragon
  • 虬— coiled dragon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a mythical dragon (螑).
  • In classical literature, the creature was depicted as majestic (螑).
  • The character appears in historical descriptions of legendary beasts (螑).

Collocations

  • mythical dragon(螑龙)
  • majestic creature(螑兽)
  • ancient beast(古螑)
  • legendary being(神螑)
  • powerful appearance(威螑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mythical creatures.
  • Associated with dragon mythology and legendary beasts in Chinese folklore.

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