豰 (bó) - A fierce animal & the sound of a tiger's roar

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bó ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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豰 · bó

A fierce animal;

the sound of a tiger's roar;

a type of vessel or container;

also used in ancient texts.

A fierce animalthe sound of a tiger's roara type of vessel or container

Usage highlights

Fierce beastTiger's roarAncient vesselBronze container

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a fierce beast called 豰 (hù).
  • The sound of the tiger's roar was written as 豰 (hù).
  • Archaeologists found a bronze vessel known as 豰 (hù).

Collocations

  • Fierce beast(豰兽)
  • Tiger's roar(豰声)
  • Ancient vessel(豰器)
  • Bronze container(青铜豰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mythical beasts and ancient artifacts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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