鼢 (fén) - Mole — refers to a type of burrowing

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鼢 · fén

Mole — refers to a type of burrowing rodent, specifically the zokor or mole rat.

Mole — refers to a type of burrowing

Usage highlights

ZokorChinese zokorMole ratZokor tunnelsZokor damageZokor control

Synonyms

  • 鼹鼠— mole (general term)
  • 地鼠— ground squirrel/pocket gopher

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The zokor (鼢鼠) is a subterranean rodent.
  • Farmers consider the mole rat (鼢鼠) a pest.
  • The Chinese zokor (中华鼢鼠) is native to northern China.
  • Mole rats (鼢鼠类) create extensive tunnel systems.

Collocations

  • Zokor(鼢鼠)
  • Chinese zokor(中华鼢鼠)
  • Mole rat(鼢鼠)
  • Zokor tunnels(鼢鼠洞)
  • Zokor damage(鼢鼠危害)
  • Zokor control(鼢鼠防治)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鼢 specifically refers to zokors, burrowing rodents found in East Asia.
  • In agricultural contexts, zokors are often viewed as pests due to their tunneling behavior damaging crops.

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