Rat — the first animal in the Chinese zodiac;
rodent;
mouse;
also used metaphorically for someone cunning or stealthy.
Naming use not reviewed
This atlas entry documents the character; it is not an automatic naming recommendation.
Character actions
At a glance
Character carried forward
鼠 will enter as a given-name seed, not as an assumed surname. You will choose the surrounding characters and can remove the source context at any time.