鬛 (liè) - Mane — refers to the long, thick hair & also used in some classical texts.

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liè ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鬛 · liè

Mane — refers to the long, thick hair growing from the neck of certain animals, especially horses and lions;

also used in some classical texts.

Mane — refers to the long, thick hairalso used in some classical texts.

Usage highlights

Lion's maneHorse maneAnimal maneLong maneThick maneManed animal

Synonyms

  • 鬃— mane (more common term for horse mane)
  • 鬣— mane (variant character with same meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lion's mane (狮子的鬛) is impressive.
  • Horses with flowing manes (马鬛) galloped across the plain.
  • He studied the depiction of animal manes (鬛毛) in classical art.

Collocations

  • Lion's mane(狮鬛)
  • Horse mane(马鬛)
  • Animal mane(兽鬛)
  • Long mane(长鬛)
  • Thick mane(厚鬛)
  • Maned animal(有鬛的动物)

Idioms

  • Like a lion shaking its mane(如狮振鬛)
  • A horse's flowing mane in the wind(马鬛风驰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing animals, especially in poetic or descriptive contexts.
  • Often used in reference to majestic animals like lions and horses, symbolizing strength and vitality.
  • Less common in modern usage, primarily found in literary or specialized zoological contexts.

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