鹿 (lù) - Deer — a hoofed ruminant mammal with antlers & also refers to positions of power or official

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Deer — a hoofed ruminant mammal with antlers in males;

also refers to positions of power or official posts in historical contexts.

Deer — a hoofed ruminant mammal with antlersalso refers to positions of power or official

Usage highlights

DeerSpotted deerDeer antlerDeer skinDeer parkDeer hunting

Synonyms

  • 麋— elk; another type of deer
  • 獐— river deer; roe deer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a deer in the forest (森林里的鹿).
  • The spotted deer is a protected species (梅花鹿).
  • He was appointed to an official position (逐鹿中原).
  • The deer runs very fast (鹿跑得很快).

Collocations

  • Deer(鹿)
  • Spotted deer(梅花鹿)
  • Deer antler(鹿角)
  • Deer skin(鹿皮)
  • Deer park(鹿苑)
  • Deer hunting(猎鹿)

Idioms

  • Pointing at a deer and calling it a horse(指鹿为马)
  • Contending for the throne(逐鹿中原)
  • Deer and horse confused(鹿马不分)
  • The deer of Qin(秦失其鹿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, deer symbolized longevity, happiness, and official positions.
  • The idiom 'pointing at a deer and calling it a horse' refers to deliberately distorting facts and confusing right and wrong.
  • Deer were considered auspicious animals and often appeared in traditional paintings and decorations.
  • In historical contexts, 'deer' metaphorically referred to state power or the throne.

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