貜 (jué) - A large ape or monkey, specifically referring to & a fierce, ape-like creature.

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貜 · jué

A large ape or monkey, specifically referring to a type of large gibbon or macaque mentioned in classical Chinese texts;

a fierce, ape-like creature.

A large ape or monkey, specifically referring toa fierce, ape-like creature.

Usage highlights

Large apeFierce 貜貜 monkeyAncient 貜

Synonyms

  • 猿— ape, gibbon
  • 猴— monkey
  • 猨— ape, gibbon (variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts describe the 貜 as a large ape (貜).
  • The 貜 was said to be a fierce creature (凶猛的貜).
  • Some scholars identify the 貜 with a specific type of gibbon (长臂猿).

Collocations

  • Large ape(大貜)
  • Fierce 貜(凶貜)
  • 貜 monkey(貜猴)
  • Ancient 貜(古貜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts like the Erya, an ancient dictionary.
  • Described as a large, ape-like creature, possibly based on real primates like gibbons or macaques.
  • Its fierce characterization reflects ancient perceptions of certain wild animals.

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