蟨 (jué) - A legendary one-legged beast in Chinese mythology & also refers to the jerboa (a small rodent).

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蟨 · jué

A legendary one-legged beast in Chinese mythology;

also refers to the jerboa (a small rodent).

A legendary one-legged beast in Chinese mythologyalso refers to the jerboa (a small rodent).

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Mythical beastJerboaOneStrange beastAncient creature

Synonyms

  • 夔— Another mythical one-legged creature
  • 跳鼠— Jerboa (modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical creature was described as a one-legged beast (蟨).
  • Some texts mention the jerboa (蟨鼠).
  • Ancient bestiaries included the strange 蟨.
  • The 蟨 was said to hop on its single leg.

Collocations

  • Mythical beast(蟨)
  • Jerboa(蟨鼠)
  • One-legged creature(一足蟨)
  • Strange beast(异兽蟨)
  • Ancient creature(古蟨)

Idioms

  • Like a 蟨 hopping(如蟨跳跃)
  • The 蟨 and the dragon(蟨与龙)
  • Rare as a 蟨(稀如蟨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries.
  • Described as a one-legged creature that hops rather than walks.
  • Sometimes identified with real animals like the jerboa in later interpretations.
  • Represents the category of strange and rare creatures in Chinese folklore.

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