蠄 (qín) - A type of large toad or frog & also refers to a mythical creature in Chinese

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qín ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蠄 · qín

A type of large toad or frog;

also refers to a mythical creature in Chinese folklore.

A type of large toad or frogalso refers to a mythical creature in Chinese

Usage highlights

Giant toadMythical toad蠄 creature蠄 in folkloreLarge amphibian蠄 appearance

Synonyms

  • 蟾蜍— Toad (more common term)
  • 蛤蟆— Frog or toad (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The giant toad (蠄蟝) is found in southern China.
  • In folklore, the 蠄 is sometimes depicted as a mythical creature.
  • Some regions use 蠄 to refer to large amphibians.
  • The 蠄蟝 is known for its size and appearance.

Collocations

  • Giant toad(蠄蟝)
  • Mythical toad(神蠄)
  • 蠄 creature(蠄怪)
  • 蠄 in folklore(民间蠄)
  • Large amphibian(大蠄)
  • 蠄 appearance(蠄形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, the 蠄 is sometimes associated with mythical creatures or large amphibians.
  • The character is primarily used in specific regional contexts, particularly in southern China.
  • It may appear in local legends and folk tales as a creature of significance.

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