鼁 (qù) - Frog — an archaic term for frog or

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qù ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼁 · qù

Frog — an archaic term for frog or toad, rarely used in modern Chinese.

Frog — an archaic term for frog or

Usage highlights

Ancient frogMarsh frogToadFrog species

Synonyms

  • 蛙— frog (modern common term)
  • 蟾蜍— toad

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a frog (鼁) in the marsh.
  • In classical literature, 鼁 refers to a type of toad.
  • This character 鼁 appears in some historical documents about amphibians.

Collocations

  • Ancient frog(古鼁)
  • Marsh frog(泽鼁)
  • Toad(蟾鼁)
  • Frog species(鼁类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Represents an archaic classification of amphibians in traditional Chinese natural history.
  • Shows the evolution of Chinese character usage and vocabulary over time.

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