貀 (nà) - A legendary badger-like animal in Chinese mythology & a type of otter or badger mentioned in
貀 · nà
A legendary badger-like animal in Chinese mythology;
a type of otter or badger mentioned in ancient texts.
A legendary badger-like animal in Chinese mythologya type of otter or badger mentioned in
Usage highlights
Legendary creature 貀Ancient beast 貀Mythological animal 貀Classical reference to 貀
Synonyms
- 獺— otter (similar aquatic mammal)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The 貀 is mentioned in ancient bestiaries (《山海经》).
- This creature was said to have no hind legs (貀无后足).
- Some texts describe the 貀 as a type of otter (貀似獭).
Collocations
- Legendary creature 貀(貀)
- Ancient beast 貀(貀兽)
- Mythological animal 貀(神貀)
- Classical reference to 貀(古书中的貀)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas).
- Described as a mythological creature, sometimes said to lack hind legs.
- Represents one of many mythical animals in Chinese folklore and cosmology.