貉 (háo) - Raccoon dog — a mammal species (Nyctereutes procyonoides) & also refers to a type of badger or

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Raccoon dog — a mammal species (Nyctereutes procyonoides) native to East Asia;

also refers to a type of badger or similar animal.

Raccoon dog — a mammal species (Nyctereutes procyonoides)also refers to a type of badger or

Usage highlights

Raccoon dogRaccoon dog furRaccoon dog speciesWild raccoon dogRaccoon dog habitatRaccoon dog breeding

Synonyms

  • 狸— Raccoon dog, badger (often used interchangeably)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The raccoon dog (貉) is native to East Asia.
  • He saw a raccoon dog in the forest (森林里的貉).
  • Raccoon dogs are sometimes called tanuki (貉) in Japanese folklore.
  • The fur of the raccoon dog (貉毛) is used in some traditional garments.

Collocations

  • Raccoon dog(貉)
  • Raccoon dog fur(貉毛)
  • Raccoon dog species(貉种)
  • Wild raccoon dog(野貉)
  • Raccoon dog habitat(貉栖息地)
  • Raccoon dog breeding(貉养殖)

Idioms

  • A fox pretending to be a tiger's might (狐假虎威) — sometimes associated with similar cunning animals
  • Birds of a feather flock together (一丘之貉) — literally 'raccoon dogs of the same hill'

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the raccoon dog is often associated with cunning and trickery, similar to foxes.
  • The animal appears in classical Chinese texts and fables as a symbolic creature.
  • In Japanese folklore, the tanuki (same character) is a mythical trickster spirit with shape-shifting abilities.

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