麕 (jūn) - A type of deer, specifically the sambar or & to gather, assemble, or flock together.

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jūn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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麕 · jūn

A type of deer, specifically the sambar or muntyac;

to gather, assemble, or flock together.

A type of deer, specifically the sambar orto gather, assemble, or flock together.

Usage highlights

Sambar deerGather togetherDeer antlersDeer tracksDeer herdDeer habitat

Synonyms

  • 鹿— deer (general term)
  • 獐— river deer, roe deer

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter, disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sambar deer (麕鹿) is native to South Asia.
  • A herd of deer (麕集) gathered in the forest.
  • The deer's antlers (麕角) are prized.
  • Deer tracks (麕迹) were found near the river.

Collocations

  • Sambar deer(麕鹿)
  • Gather together(麕集)
  • Deer antlers(麕角)
  • Deer tracks(麕迹)
  • Deer herd(麕群)
  • Deer habitat(麕栖)

Idioms

  • Gather in crowds(麕集蚁聚)
  • Deer gather in the wild(野麕群集)
  • Like deer fleeing(如麕奔窜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, the deer (麕) often symbolizes gentleness, agility, and natural beauty.
  • The character is also used metaphorically to describe people gathering or assembling, as in 麕集.
  • Deer, including the sambar, have been depicted in Chinese art and poetry for centuries as noble creatures of the forest.

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