鼳 (jú) - A type of large rodent or mole-like animal
鼳 · jú
A type of large rodent or mole-like animal mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, possibly referring to a giant mole or a mythical creature.
A type of large rodent or mole-like animal
Usage highlights
鼳鼠巨鼳鼳穴古鼳鼳兽
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Ancient texts mention the 鼳 as a burrowing animal (鼳鼠).
- The creature was described as having a mole-like appearance (鼳的外形).
- Some scholars believe the 鼳 may have been a type of giant mole (大鼹鼠).
Collocations
- 鼳鼠(the 鼳 animal)
- 巨鼳(giant 鼳)
- 鼳穴(鼳 burrow)
- 古鼳(ancient 鼳)
- 鼳兽(鼳 beast)
Cultural background
FAQ- Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a rare or mythical creature.
- Often described alongside other unusual animals in bestiaries.
- Its exact zoological identification remains uncertain among scholars.