貆 (huán) - Badger & young raccoon dog

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huán ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

貆 · huán

Badger;

young raccoon dog;

also refers to a type of wild animal in ancient texts.

Badgeryoung raccoon dogalso refers to a type of wild animal

Usage highlights

BadgerYoung raccoon dogBadger furBadger holeBadger huntingBadger type

Synonyms

  • 獾— badger (more common modern term)
  • 幼貉— young raccoon dog

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter caught a badger (貆) in the forest.
  • In ancient texts, it was classified as a small wild animal (貆类).
  • The fur of the young raccoon dog (貆皮) was prized.
  • Some regions use 貆 to refer to hedgehogs (刺猬).

Collocations

  • Badger(貆)
  • Young raccoon dog(幼貆)
  • Badger fur(貆皮)
  • Badger hole(貆穴)
  • Badger hunting(猎貆)
  • Badger type(貆类)

Idioms

  • Not distinguishing between badgers and raccoons(貆貉不分)
  • Badger's den and fox's hole(貆穴狐巢)
  • As timid as a badger(胆小如貆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Poetry as a wild animal.
  • In some regional dialects, 貆 refers to hedgehogs rather than badgers.
  • Considered a game animal in traditional hunting culture.
  • Appears in classical literature describing wilderness and hunting scenes.

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