Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "狸", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "狸", and master the standard way of writing the character "狸".
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狸 (lí)
〈名〉
1. Also refers to "貉" (raccoon dog).
2. A type of mammal that resembles a cat, with fur that can be used for clothing. Also known as "狸子" (lízǐ), "狸猫" (likāo), "山猫" (shānmāo), "豹猫" (bàomāo).
3. A synonym for the yellow weasel.
Definitions:
1. Same as the basic meaning (leopard cat).
2. Also known as "钱猫" (qiánmāo), "山猫" (shānmāo), "豹猫" (bàomāo), "狸猫" (likāo), "野猫" (yěmāo). It is as large as a cat, has a round head and a big tail, with a light brown body covered in many brown spots. There are four brown longitudinal stripes from the head to the shoulders, and a white stripe at the inner corners of each eye. It feeds on birds, mice, etc., and often steals poultry. Its fur can be made into clothing.
3. The yellow weasel's alternate name.
Examples:
- For instance: 狸狌 (wild cat); 狸制 (clothing made from leopard cat fur); 狸力 (name of a mythical beast).
Citations:
1. From "Zhuangzi · Qiushui": "Catching mice, not knowing about the leopard cat, this is a domestic cat."
2. From "Shijing · Bin Feng · Qiyue": "In one day for 貉 (raccoon dog), catch that fox, for the nobleman’s fur."