鼺 (léi) - Flying squirrel — refers to a type of

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léi ｜ 28 strokes ｜ radical:

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鼺 · léi

Flying squirrel — refers to a type of squirrel capable of gliding flight, specifically the flying squirrel species.

Flying squirrel — refers to a type of

Usage highlights

Flying squirrelGliding squirrelSquirrel speciesNocturnal squirrel

Synonyms

  • 鼯鼠— flying squirrel (more common term)
  • 飞鼠— flying squirrel (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flying squirrel (鼯鼠) is also known as 鼺 in classical texts.
  • He observed the flying squirrel (鼺鼠) gliding between trees.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鼺 as a nocturnal gliding mammal.

Collocations

  • Flying squirrel(鼯鼠/鼺鼠)
  • Gliding squirrel(飞鼺)
  • Squirrel species(鼺类)
  • Nocturnal squirrel(夜鼺)

Idioms

  • Like a flying squirrel leaping through the trees(如鼺跃林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as an alternative name for the flying squirrel.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized zoological contexts.
  • The character combines the 'rat' radical with a phonetic component.

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