麃 (páo) - A legendary beast resembling a deer with one & also an ancient place name

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páo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

麃 · páo

A legendary beast resembling a deer with one horn;

also an ancient place name;

surname.

A legendary beast resembling a deer with onealso an ancient place namesurname.

Usage highlights

Biao stateBiao deerSurname BiaoBiao GongBiao Shu
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Biao (麃国) was located in present-day Henan.
  • The Biao deer (麃鹿) is a mythical creature.
  • He has the surname Biao (姓麃).

Collocations

  • Biao state(麃国)
  • Biao deer(麃鹿)
  • Surname Biao(姓麃)
  • Biao Gong(麃公)
  • Biao Shu(麃叔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient texts like 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' as a mythical deer-like beast.
  • Appears as a place name and surname in historical records from the Zhou and Qin dynasties.

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