貒 (tuān) - Badger — refers to various species of badgers,

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貒 · tuān

Badger — refers to various species of badgers, particularly the hog badger or sand badger found in East Asia.

Badger — refers to various species of badgers,

Usage highlights

Hog badgerBadger furSand badgerBadger holeBadger huntingBadger meat

Synonyms

  • 獾— badger (more common character for badger)
  • 猪獾— hog badger

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hog badger (貒) is native to East Asia.
  • We saw a badger (貒) in the forest.
  • Badger fur (貒毛) was historically used for brushes.
  • The sand badger (沙貒) inhabits arid regions.

Collocations

  • Hog badger(猪貒)
  • Badger fur(貒毛)
  • Sand badger(沙貒)
  • Badger hole(貒穴)
  • Badger hunting(捕貒)
  • Badger meat(貒肉)

Idioms

  • Like a badger digging holes(如貒掘穴)
  • Badger's cunning(貒之狡)
  • Badger and raccoon dog together(貒貉同穴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 貒 appears in classical Chinese texts describing wildlife.
  • Badgers were historically hunted for their fur and meat in some regions.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, badger parts were occasionally used.
  • Badgers appear in folk tales as clever but sometimes troublesome animals.

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