麛 (mí) - fawn — a young deer & also refers to the young of certain other

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麛 · mí

fawn — a young deer;

also refers to the young of certain other animals.

fawn — a young deeralso refers to the young of certain other

Usage highlights

young deerfawn and doehunting fawnsfawn's cryfawn's fur

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a fawn (麛) in the forest.
  • The doe was protecting her young (麛).
  • In ancient texts, fawns (麛) were mentioned as game animals.

Collocations

  • young deer(麛鹿)
  • fawn and doe(麛母)
  • hunting fawns(取麛)
  • fawn's cry(麛鸣)
  • fawn's fur(麛裘)

Idioms

  • Do not kill the fawn and take the mother(不麛不卵)
  • Like a fawn startled and lost(如麛惊失)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, there were seasonal prohibitions against hunting young animals (麛) to ensure sustainable populations.
  • Mentioned in classical texts like the 'Book of Rites' (《礼记》) regarding conservation practices.
  • Symbolizes innocence, youth, and vulnerability in literary contexts.

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