麅 (páo) - Roe deer — a small deer species native

麅Tone 2

páo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

麅 · páo

Roe deer — a small deer species native to Europe and Asia, known for its timid nature and distinctive antlers.

Roe deer — a small deer species native

Usage highlights

Roe deerRoe deer fawnRoe deer meatRoe deer antlersRoe deer skinRoe deer hunting

Synonyms

  • 狍— alternative form for roe deer
  • 鹿— deer (general term)

Antonyms

  • 狼— wolf (predator of deer)
  • 虎— tiger (predator of deer)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The roe deer (麅子) is common in northern forests.
  • We spotted a roe deer fawn (小麅) in the meadow.
  • Roe deer meat (麅肉) is considered a delicacy in some regions.
  • The roe deer's antlers (麅角) are shed annually.

Collocations

  • Roe deer(麅子)
  • Roe deer fawn(小麅)
  • Roe deer meat(麅肉)
  • Roe deer antlers(麅角)
  • Roe deer skin(麅皮)
  • Roe deer hunting(猎麅)

Idioms

  • As timid as a roe deer(胆小如麅)
  • Roe deer startled by a bow(惊弓之麅)
  • Staring like a roe deer(麅目相看)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Roe deer appear in Chinese folklore as symbols of gentleness and timidity.
  • In some northern Chinese cultures, roe deer hunting was traditionally practiced for food and materials.
  • The character appears in place names in northeastern China where roe deer are native.

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