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

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Badger — refers to various species of badgers, particularly the Eurasian badger or hog badger.

Badger — refers to various species of badgers,

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Synonyms

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.

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