蹯 (fán) - Paw — refers to the paw or foot & also used in classical texts to refer to

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蹯 · fán

Paw — refers to the paw or foot of an animal, especially a bear or tiger;

also used in classical texts to refer to animal feet.

Paw — refers to the paw or footalso used in classical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

Bear's pawTiger's pawAnimal pawDeer's footPaw printPaw pad

Synonyms

  • 爪— claw, talon
  • 掌— palm, paw pad
  • 足— foot, leg

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bear's paw (熊蹯) is considered a delicacy in some traditional cuisines.
  • The tiger left paw prints (虎蹯) in the mud.
  • In ancient texts, animal feet were often called 蹯.
  • The hunter examined the animal's paw (兽蹯).

Collocations

  • Bear's paw(熊蹯)
  • Tiger's paw(虎蹯)
  • Animal paw(兽蹯)
  • Deer's foot(鹿蹯)
  • Paw print(蹯迹)
  • Paw pad(蹯垫)

Idioms

  • Bear's paw and fish's fin(熊蹯鱼鳍)
  • To sacrifice a paw to save the body(舍蹯全身)
  • Tiger's paw and leopard's foot(虎蹯豹足)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 蹯 often appears in descriptions of animals and hunting.
  • Bear's paw (熊蹯) was considered a rare delicacy in ancient Chinese aristocratic cuisine.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs and historical records.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, bear paws were sometimes used, though this practice is now controversial.

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