(xiàn) - A mole (burrowing mammal) & specifically refers to the Chinese mole or similar

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· xiàn

A mole (burrowing mammal);

specifically refers to the Chinese mole or similar small burrowing animals.

A mole (burrowing mammal)specifically refers to the Chinese mole or similar

Usage highlights

molemole cricketmole tracksmole burrowmole fur

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mole (鼸鼠) burrows underground.
  • We observed the mole's (鼸) digging behavior.
  • This field has many mole (鼸) tunnels.

Collocations

  • mole(鼸鼠)
  • mole cricket(鼸蟀)
  • mole tracks(鼸迹)
  • mole burrow(鼸穴)
  • mole fur(鼸毛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in classical Chinese texts to describe moles.
  • Appears in some ancient Chinese natural history records and bestiaries.

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