鼪 (shēng) - Weasel — refers to a type of weasel

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Weasel — refers to a type of weasel or polecat, particularly the yellow weasel (黄鼬).

Weasel — refers to a type of weasel

Usage highlights

Yellow weaselWeasel furWeasel pathWeasel and mouseWeasel's cry

Synonyms

  • 黄鼬— Yellow weasel
  • 鼬— Weasel, polecat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A weasel (鼪) is a small carnivorous mammal.
  • The yellow weasel (黄鼬) is common in parts of China.
  • He saw a weasel (鼪鼠) in the field.

Collocations

  • Yellow weasel(黄鼬)
  • Weasel fur(鼪裘)
  • Weasel path(鼪径)
  • Weasel and mouse(鼪鼠)
  • Weasel's cry(鼪鼯之音)

Idioms

  • The weasel pays a New Year's visit to the chicken — harboring ill intentions(黄鼬给鸡拜年——没安好心)
  • The weasel's path(鼪鼬之迳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, the weasel (黄鼬) is often associated with cunning and trickery.
  • Sometimes considered one of the 'Five Great Household Spirits' (五大仙) in folk beliefs, capable of possessing people.

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