() - A female deer & an ancient term for a doe.

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lì | 21 strokes | radical:

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A female deer;

an ancient term for a doe.

A female deeran ancient term for a doe.

Usage highlights

female deerdoedeerstagfawnantler

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a female deer (麜).
  • In classical Chinese, 麜 refers to a doe.
  • The character 麜 appears in old bestiaries for female deer.

Collocations

  • female deer()
  • doe()
  • deer(鹿)
  • stag(牡鹿)
  • fawn(幼鹿)
  • antler(鹿角)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 麜 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries.
  • It represents a specific zoological classification in ancient Chinese natural history.
  • The character demonstrates the detailed categorization of animals in traditional Chinese lexicography.

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