狐
fox; surname
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
fox; wild canine mammal with reddish fur, pointed ears, and a bushy tail
Often appears in idioms and fables symbolizing cunning or deception. The red fox (赤狐) is the most common species in China.
This fox is very clever.
Many red foxes live in the forest.
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The fox stole and ate the chickens raised by the farmer.
Legend has it that foxes can cultivate themselves into spirits.
There is a beautiful arctic fox in the zoo.
noun
surname Hu
formalA rare Chinese surname originating from the Ji clan during the Spring and Autumn period. Capitalized when used as a proper noun.
Hu Yan was a senior official of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period.
My colleague's surname is Hu.
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The surname Hu is relatively rare in China.
There were not many famous people with the surname Hu in history.
The surname Hu originated from the Ji clan.