蹏 (tí) - Hoof — the horny part of the foot

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tí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹏 · tí

Hoof — the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, such as a horse or deer.

Hoof — the horny part of the foot

Usage highlights

Horse's hoofDeer hoofHoof printHoof soundSplit hoofIron hoof

Synonyms

  • 蹄— hoof (standard modern form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse's hoof (马蹏) was injured.
  • Deer leave distinct hoof prints (蹏印).
  • The blacksmith fitted a new horseshoe to the hoof (蹄铁).

Collocations

  • Horse's hoof(马蹏)
  • Deer hoof(鹿蹏)
  • Hoof print(蹏印)
  • Hoof sound(蹏声)
  • Split hoof(分蹏)
  • Iron hoof(铁蹏)

Idioms

  • Horse's hooves in quick succession(马蹏疾)
  • To follow in someone's footsteps(步人后蹏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蹏 is an ancient variant form of 蹄, both meaning 'hoof'.
  • In classical texts, 蹏 appears in descriptions of animals and hunting.
  • The character reflects the importance of hoofed animals in traditional Chinese agriculture and transportation.

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