貃 (mò) - Ancient name for a type of animal, possibly & also used in some historical texts to refer

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mò ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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貃 · mò

Ancient name for a type of animal, possibly a white fox or a legendary beast;

also used in some historical texts to refer to a white leopard.

Ancient name for a type of animal, possiblyalso used in some historical texts to refer

Usage highlights

White 貃Legendary 貃Ancient beast 貃Rare animal 貃Mythological 貃

Synonyms

  • 貊— Ancient name for a beast; also used for northern tribes
  • 貔— Mythical beast in Chinese mythology

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a white beast called 貃 (bó).
  • Some scholars believe 貃 refers to a type of white fox (白狐).
  • In rare historical accounts, 貃 was described as a white leopard (白豹).

Collocations

  • White 貃(白貃)
  • Legendary 貃(神貃)
  • Ancient beast 貃(古兽貃)
  • Rare animal 貃(稀有动物貃)
  • Mythological 貃(神话貃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries as a rare or mythical creature.
  • Often associated with whiteness and rarity in classical descriptions.
  • May be related to other mythical beasts in Chinese folklore.

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