(wàn) - A type of dragon-like creature in Chinese mythology & also appears in ancient texts as a variant

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· wàn

A type of dragon-like creature in Chinese mythology;

also appears in ancient texts as a variant form.

A type of dragon-like creature in Chinese mythologyalso appears in ancient texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Mythical creature 蟃Ancient text referenceRare character usage
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical creature 蟃 appears in ancient texts (蟃 in ancient texts).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用).
  • It appears in the name of a legendary creature (蟃蜒).

Collocations

  • Mythical creature 蟃(蟃蜒)
  • Ancient text reference(古籍中的蟃)
  • Rare character usage(罕见用字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a mythical creature similar to a dragon.
  • Considered a variant form in some ancient dictionaries and texts.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.

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