鼲 (hún) - A type of small mammal, specifically referring to

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hún ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼲 · hún

A type of small mammal, specifically referring to a species of flying squirrel or small rodent found in certain regions of Asia.

A type of small mammal, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

flying squirrelnorthern flying squirrelsmall mammalrodent speciesforest squirrelgliding mammal

Synonyms

  • 飞鼠— flying squirrel
  • 鼯鼠— another type of flying squirrel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The northern flying squirrel (鼲鼠) inhabits forested areas.
  • Researchers studied the behavior of the 鼲 species.
  • This small mammal (鼲类) is known for its gliding ability.

Collocations

  • flying squirrel(鼲鼠)
  • northern flying squirrel(北鼲)
  • small mammal(小鼲)
  • rodent species(鼲类)
  • forest squirrel(林鼲)
  • gliding mammal(滑翔鼲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鼲 appears in classical Chinese texts describing small mammals.
  • It represents a specific type of flying squirrel found in northern Chinese regions.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized zoological contexts.

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