麣 (yán) - A rare Chinese character representing a type of
麣 · yán
A rare Chinese character representing a type of wild goat or ibex, specifically referring to the Capra ibex species found in mountainous regions.
A rare Chinese character representing a type of
Usage highlights
mountain goatwild ibexgoat hornsclimbing goatalpine ibex
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The mountain goat (麣) is known for its impressive horns.
- We spotted an ibex (麣) climbing the steep cliff.
- This character 麣 depicts a wild mountain animal.
Collocations
- mountain goat(山麣)
- wild ibex(野麣)
- goat horns(麣角)
- climbing goat(攀麣)
- alpine ibex(高山麣)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is extremely rare and not commonly used in modern Chinese.
- It represents a specific type of wild mountain goat found in certain regions of China.
- The character's complexity suggests it was created for specialized zoological or regional descriptions.