麞 (zhāng) - A type of deer & specifically refers to the river deer or Chinese

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zhāng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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麞 · zhāng

A type of deer;

specifically refers to the river deer or Chinese water deer, a small deer species native to China and Korea.

A type of deerspecifically refers to the river deer or Chinese

Usage highlights

river deerChinese water deerdeer speciesdeer habitatdeer antlersdeer meat

Synonyms

  • 獐— river deer (alternative character)
  • 河鹿— river deer (descriptive term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river deer (麞) is known for its small size and tusks.
  • He spotted a Chinese water deer (麞) in the wetland area.
  • This region is a natural habitat for river deer (麞).

Collocations

  • river deer(麞)
  • Chinese water deer(麞)
  • deer species(麞种)
  • deer habitat(麞栖息地)
  • deer antlers(麞角)
  • deer meat(麞肉)

Idioms

  • To be as timid as a deer(胆小如麞)
  • Deer antlers and leopard tails(麞头豹尾)
  • Deer cry and crane call(麞鸣鹤唳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The river deer has been mentioned in classical Chinese texts and poetry as a symbol of wilderness.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, deer parts were sometimes used, though the river deer specifically was less prominent than other deer species.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage and may be confused with 獐, which refers to the same animal.

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