馿 (lǘ) - Donkey — a domesticated hoofed mammal of the & variant form of 驢.

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Donkey — a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family, used as a working animal;

variant form of 驢.

Donkey — a domesticated hoofed mammal of thevariant form of 驢.

Usage highlights

Donkey meatDonkey hideDonkey cartWild donkeyStubborn as a donkeyDonkey bray

Synonyms

  • 驴— Standard simplified form for donkey
  • 驢— Traditional form for donkey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer uses a donkey (馿) to carry goods.
  • Donkey meat (馿肉) is consumed in some regions.
  • He is as stubborn as a donkey (像馿一样固执).
  • A donkey's bray (馿叫) is loud and distinctive.

Collocations

  • Donkey meat(馿肉)
  • Donkey hide(馿皮)
  • Donkey cart(馿车)
  • Wild donkey(野馿)
  • Stubborn as a donkey(倔得像馿)
  • Donkey bray(馿叫)

Idioms

  • Riding a donkey to find a donkey(骑馿找馿)
  • A donkey's lips don't match a horse's mouth(馿唇不对马嘴)
  • The donkey of Guizhou has exhausted its tricks(黔馿技穷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The donkey is traditionally seen as a humble, hardworking, and sometimes stubborn animal in Chinese culture.
  • In idioms, the donkey often symbolizes foolishness, stubbornness, or a lack of skill.
  • The character 馿 is a common variant of the standard character 驢.

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