麍 (liú) - A type of deer & a legendary animal mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

麍Tone 2

liú ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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麍 · liú

A type of deer;

a legendary animal mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of deera legendary animal mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

mythical liuliu deerancient liu

Synonyms

  • 鹿— deer (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical creature called the liu (麍).
  • This character appears in the Kangxi Dictionary under the deer radical (鹿部).
  • The liu is described as a type of deer in classical literature (古文献中的一种鹿类).

Collocations

  • mythical liu(神麍)
  • liu deer(麍鹿)
  • ancient liu(古麍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries as a name for a type of deer.
  • Considered a rare or archaic character in modern usage.

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