觮 (lù) - A horn & an ancient term for an animal horn, particularly

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觮 · lù

A horn;

an ancient term for an animal horn, particularly one used for making objects or musical instruments.

A hornan ancient term for an animal horn, particularly

Usage highlights

Animal hornHorn objectRitual hornAncient hornHorn material

Synonyms

  • 角— horn (more common modern term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made from a horn (觮).
  • Ancient horns were used in rituals (仪式用觮).
  • The horn instrument produced a clear sound (觮乐器).

Collocations

  • Animal horn(兽觮)
  • Horn object(觮器)
  • Ritual horn(礼觮)
  • Ancient horn(古觮)
  • Horn material(觮材)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 觮 is an archaic character for animal horns, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Horns in ancient China were used for ceremonial objects, musical instruments, and decorative items.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in historical or specialized contexts.

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