鬣 (liè) - Mane — refers to the long, thick hair & also refers to the fin or crest on

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鬣 · liè

Mane — refers to the long, thick hair growing from the neck or back of certain animals;

also refers to the fin or crest on some fish and reptiles.

Mane — refers to the long, thick hairalso refers to the fin or crest on

Usage highlights

Lion's maneHorse's maneFin rayCrested lizardManed wolfBristle hair

Synonyms

  • 鬃— mane (specifically for horses, more common)
  • 毛— hair, fur (general term)

Antonyms

  • 秃— bald, hairless
  • 光— bare, smooth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lion's mane (狮子的鬣毛) is a symbol of its maturity and strength.
  • Some fish have a dorsal fin called a fin ray (鳍鬣).
  • The horse's mane (马鬣) flows in the wind when it gallops.
  • Certain lizards have a crest along their back (鬣蜥).

Collocations

  • Lion's mane(狮鬣)
  • Horse's mane(马鬣)
  • Fin ray(鳍鬣)
  • Crested lizard(鬣蜥)
  • Maned wolf(鬣狼)
  • Bristle hair(鬣毛)

Idioms

  • Like a lion shaking its mane(振鬣长啸)
  • Fine and dense as animal fur(毫毛丛鬣)
  • Standing erect like bristles(怒发冲冠，目眦尽裂，发指眦裂，亦可形容毛发如鬣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the lion's mane symbolizes power, majesty, and ferocity, often depicted in art and lion dances.
  • The character is used in the names of animals with prominent neck or dorsal features, such as the crested lizard (鬣蜥) and the maned wolf (鬣狼).
  • In classical texts, '鬣' can describe the dense hair or feathers of mythical beasts, emphasizing their formidable appearance.

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