麑 (ní) - fawn — refers to a young deer, especially

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ní ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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麑 · ní

fawn — refers to a young deer, especially one that is still nursing or has recently been weaned.

fawn — refers to a young deer, especially

Usage highlights

young deerfawn's furgentle as a fawnfawn in the forestprotect the fawnfawn and doe

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The forest was home to a gentle fawn (麑).
  • He spotted a young deer (幼麑) near the stream.
  • In ancient texts, the fawn (麑) symbolizes innocence and gentleness.
  • The hunter refrained from shooting the fawn (麑) out of compassion.

Collocations

  • young deer(幼麑)
  • fawn's fur(麑皮)
  • gentle as a fawn(温如麑)
  • fawn in the forest(林中之麑)
  • protect the fawn(护麑)
  • fawn and doe(麑与母鹿)

Idioms

  • To cherish life and spare the young(舍生取义，不杀幼麑)
  • As gentle as a fawn(温顺如麑)
  • The fawn's innocence(麑之天真)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, the fawn often symbolizes purity, innocence, and gentleness.
  • The character appears in ancient texts like 'Zuo Zhuan' and 'Shiji', reflecting historical appreciation for wildlife.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, deer (including fawns) are associated with longevity and good fortune.

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