麝 (shè) - Musk — refers to the aromatic substance produced & also refers to the musk deer itself.

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shè ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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麝 · shè

Musk — refers to the aromatic substance produced by the musk deer;

also refers to the musk deer itself.

Musk — refers to the aromatic substance producedalso refers to the musk deer itself.

Usage highlights

Musk deerMusk fragranceMusk glandMusk podMusk extractionArtificial musk

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Musk deer (麝香鹿) is the source of natural musk.
  • Musk is used in traditional medicine (麝香 in traditional Chinese medicine).
  • The fragrance contains synthetic musk (合成麝香).
  • Musk deer conservation (麝保护) is important for biodiversity.

Collocations

  • Musk deer(麝香鹿)
  • Musk fragrance(麝香气味)
  • Musk gland(麝香腺)
  • Musk pod(麝香囊)
  • Musk extraction(麝香提取)
  • Artificial musk(人工麝香)

Idioms

  • Headless fly(无头苍蝇 — originally 无头苍蝇乱撞似麝)
  • Chasing the musk deer(逐麝)
  • Musk from the deer(鹿麝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Musk has been highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for its therapeutic properties.
  • The musk deer is considered an endangered species and is protected under Chinese wildlife conservation laws.
  • Historically, musk was one of the most expensive animal products, often called 'soft gold' in trade.

FAQ