貛 (huān) - Badger — refers to various species of badgers,
貛 · huān
Badger — refers to various species of badgers, particularly the Eurasian badger or hog badger.
Badger — refers to various species of badgers,
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The Eurasian badger (狗獾) is native to Europe and Asia.
- Hog badgers (猪獾) have distinctive facial markings.
- Badger fur (獾毛) was historically used for shaving brushes.
- Badger hunting (捕獾) was once common in rural areas.
Collocations
- Eurasian badger(狗獾)
- hog badger(猪獾)
- sand badger(沙獾)
- badger fur(獾毛)
- badger skin(獾皮)
- badger hunting(捕獾)
Idioms
- Like a badger digging holes(獾钻洞)
- Badger's cunning(獾的狡黠)
- Badger and fox companions(獾狐为友)
Cultural background
FAQ- Badgers appear in Chinese folklore as clever but sometimes troublesome animals.
- In traditional medicine, badger fat was believed to have healing properties.
- Badgers are sometimes associated with persistence and digging in Chinese proverbs.