xiǎn
𤞤

archaic
name
technical

Meaning of 𤞤

𤞤 means used in '玁狁' (Xiǎnyǔn), an ancient nomadic tribe in northern China during the Zhou dynasty; a long-snouted hunting dog; hound (ancient term). Pronounced xiǎn.

  • used in '玁狁' (Xiǎnyǔn), an ancient nomadic tribe in northern China during the Zhou dynasty
  • a long-snouted hunting dog; hound (ancient term)

Definitions & Examples

 
Shī
Jīng
 
zhōng
yǒu
 '
shì
jiā
 
Xiǎn
yǔn
zhī
 '
de
shī
 

The 'Book of Songs' contains the line 'No home, no house, all because of the Xiǎnyǔn.'

Xiǎn
yǔn
shì
Zhōu
dài
běi
fāng
de
zhòng
yào
biān
huàn
 

The Xiǎnyǔn were a major border threat to the northern regions during the Zhou dynasty.