麂 (jǐ) - Muntjac — a small species of deer native

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Muntjac — a small species of deer native to South and Southeast Asia, known for their small antlers and distinctive barking sound.

Muntjac — a small species of deer native

Usage highlights

Muntjac deerMuntjac skin/leatherBlack muntjacIndian muntjacReeves's muntjacMuntjac meat

Synonyms

  • 麂子— Muntjac (colloquial term)
  • 山麂— Mountain muntjac

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The muntjac (麂) is also called the barking deer.
  • We spotted a muntjac (麂子) in the forest.
  • Muntjac skin (麂皮) is used for making soft leather.
  • The Indian muntjac (印度麂) has the lowest chromosome number of any mammal.

Collocations

  • Muntjac deer(麂子)
  • Muntjac skin/leather(麂皮)
  • Black muntjac(黑麂)
  • Indian muntjac(印度麂)
  • Reeves's muntjac(山麂)
  • Muntjac meat(麂肉)

Idioms

  • As timid as a muntjac(胆小如麂)
  • Muntjac head and rat eyes(麂头鼠目)
  • Chasing after muntjacs and deer(逐麂追鹿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Muntjacs are frequently mentioned in classical Chinese literature as symbols of wilderness and timidity.
  • Muntjac leather (麂皮) has been traditionally used for making soft, durable items like book covers and clothing.
  • In some regions, muntjacs are hunted for their meat, though many species are now protected.

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