(yán) - A rare Chinese character representing a type of

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yán | 30 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

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.

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