(xián) - A type of mountain goat or antelope with

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xián | 20 strokes | radical:

· xián

A type of mountain goat or antelope with long horns, mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of mountain goat or antelope with

Usage highlights

mountain yanyan antelopelongwild yan

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a mountain goat called yan (麙).
  • Zoologists study ancient descriptions of the yan antelope (麙).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学中的麙).

Collocations

  • mountain yan(山麙)
  • yan antelope(麙羚)
  • long-horned yan(长角麙)
  • wild yan(野麙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing rare animals.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.

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