貙 (chū) - Chu — refers to a type of beast & a mythical or legendary fierce animal.

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chū ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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貙 · chū

Chu — refers to a type of beast resembling a leopard or tiger in ancient Chinese texts;

a mythical or legendary fierce animal.

Chu — refers to a type of beasta mythical or legendary fierce animal.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 豹— leopard (similar appearance)
  • 虎— tiger (similar ferocity)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention the chu beast (貙) as a fierce predator.
  • The chu was described as leopard-like (似豹的貙).
  • Some legends depict the chu as a mythical creature (神话中的貙).

Collocations

  • chu beast(貙)
  • leopard-like chu(似豹的貙)
  • fierce chu(凶猛的貙)
  • mythical chu(神话貙)
  • chu and tiger(貙虎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a legendary beast, often compared to leopards or tigers.
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythology and animal classifications.
  • Represents ferocity and wildness in classical literature.

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