鼦 (diāo) - A type of marten or weasel, specifically referring

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鼦 · diāo

A type of marten or weasel, specifically referring to the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula), a carnivorous mammal found in East Asian forests.

A type of marten or weasel, specifically referring

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YellowMarten furMarten speciesForest martenMarten huntingMarten habitat

Synonyms

  • 貂— marten, sable, mink
  • 黄鼠狼— weasel, yellow weasel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellow-throated marten (黄鼦) is an agile tree climber.
  • Martens have valuable fur (鼦皮).
  • We saw a marten hunting in the forest (森林中的鼦).
  • The marten's scientific name is Martes flavigula (鼦的科学名称).

Collocations

  • Yellow-throated marten(黄鼦)
  • Marten fur(鼦皮)
  • Marten species(鼦类)
  • Forest marten(林鼦)
  • Marten hunting(捕鼦)
  • Marten habitat(鼦栖息地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Martens were historically hunted for their valuable fur in traditional Chinese society.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing wildlife and hunting.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, marten parts were sometimes used, though this is rare today.

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