貑 (jiā) - A mythical beast or monster in ancient Chinese & sometimes interpreted as a type of fierce animal.

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貑 · jiā

A mythical beast or monster in ancient Chinese mythology;

sometimes interpreted as a type of fierce animal.

A mythical beast or monster in ancient Chinesesometimes interpreted as a type of fierce animal.

Usage highlights

mythical beastfierce animalancient monsterbear monsterJia beast

Synonyms

  • 貔— mythical beast resembling a white tiger
  • 貅— mythical fierce animal
  • 怪兽— monster, strange beast

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a fierce beast called the Jia (貑).
  • Mythological creatures in Chinese folklore include the Jia (貑).
  • Some scholars interpret the Jia (貑) as a type of bear-like monster.

Collocations

  • mythical beast(貑)
  • fierce animal(猛貑)
  • ancient monster(古貑)
  • bear monster(熊貑)
  • Jia beast(貑兽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese; primarily of historical and mythological interest.
  • Sometimes classified among bear-like mythical creatures in Chinese folklore.

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