áo
獒
large, fierce dog; mastiff; hunting dog
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
mastiff; large, fierce dog breed used for hunting
literarySpecifically refers to a type of large, powerful dog known for its ferocity and hunting ability. Often mentioned in literary or historical contexts.
Zhè这
zhī只
Zàng藏
áo獒
tǐ体
xíng型
jù巨
dà大
，
shí十
fēn分
xiōng凶
měng猛
。
This Tibetan mastiff is huge and very fierce.
Gǔ古
dài代
guì贵
zú族
cháng常
yòng用
áo獒
lái来
shòu狩
liè猎
。
Ancient nobles often used mastiffs for hunting.
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Guān关
yú于
áo獒
de的
jì记
zǎi载
kě可
yǐ以
zhuī追
sù溯
dào到
Xiān先
Qín秦
shí时
qī期
。
Records about mastiffs can be traced back to the pre-Qin period.