豽 (nà) - A legendary otter-like animal & a type of monkey

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nà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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豽 · nà

A legendary otter-like animal;

a type of monkey;

used in ancient texts.

A legendary otter-like animala type of monkeyused in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Legendary animal 豽Ancient creatureRare characterClassical text referenceMythological beast

Synonyms

  • 獭— otter (the real animal, not mythical)
  • 猴— monkey (one of the described forms)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a creature called 豽 (nà).
  • Some scholars identify 豽 as a type of otter (獭).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学).
  • 豽 is classified as a rare character (生僻字).

Collocations

  • Legendary animal 豽(神兽豽)
  • Ancient creature(古代生物)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Classical text reference(古籍记载)
  • Mythological beast(神话野兽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries describing mythical creatures.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage outside academic contexts.
  • Often categorized as a 生僻字 (obscure character) in modern Chinese.

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