餮 (tiè) - Gluttonous, voracious eater & refers to a mythical ferocious beast known for

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餮 · tiè

Gluttonous, voracious eater;

refers to a mythical ferocious beast known for its greed.

Gluttonous, voracious eaterrefers to a mythical ferocious beast known for

Usage highlights

Taotie motifGluttonous feastVoracious appetiteGreedy gluttonTaotie beast

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a voracious appetite (饕餮之口).
  • The taotie is a common motif on ancient bronze vessels (饕餮纹).
  • The glutton devoured the entire feast (饕餮盛宴).

Collocations

  • Taotie motif(饕餮纹)
  • Gluttonous feast(饕餮盛宴)
  • Voracious appetite(饕餮之口)
  • Greedy glutton(饕餮之徒)
  • Taotie beast(饕餮)

Idioms

  • Gluttonous and insatiable(饕餮之徒)
  • The Taotie's greed(饕餮之贪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Taotie (饕餮) is a mythical creature from Chinese antiquity, often depicted as a gluttonous ogre or monster mask.
  • Taotie motifs are a prominent feature on Shang and Zhou dynasty ritual bronze vessels, symbolizing greed, abundance, or possibly a protective function.
  • In modern usage, the character primarily describes extreme gluttony or insatiable greed.

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