鼮 (tíng) - A type of rodent, specifically referring to a

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tíng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼮 · tíng

A type of rodent, specifically referring to a flying squirrel or similar gliding mammal.

A type of rodent, specifically referring to a

Usage highlights

flying squirrelsquirrel speciesrodent familygliding mammaltree squirrel

Synonyms

  • 松鼠— squirrel (more common term)
  • 鼯鼠— flying squirrel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum has a specimen of a flying squirrel (鼯鼮).
  • This creature is known for its gliding ability (鼮鼠).
  • He studies small mammals including various squirrel species (鼮类).

Collocations

  • flying squirrel(鼯鼮)
  • squirrel species(鼮鼠)
  • rodent family(鼮科)
  • gliding mammal(滑翔鼮)
  • tree squirrel(树鼮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in specialized zoological contexts.
  • In classical Chinese texts, it may refer to specific types of squirrels or similar small mammals.
  • The character is not commonly used in everyday language or cultural expressions.

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