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狐 is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic radical 犭 (quǎn, animal) with the phonetic component 瓜 (guā, melon). The radical 犭 places the character within the category of beasts and wild canines, while 瓜 indicates its pronunciation. This structure specifically defines the character as "fox", distinguishing it from other animals sharing the same radical. The meaning has remained consistently focused on the fox species, a creature prominent in ecological contexts and folklore, where it is often portrayed with human-like or mystical traits.
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那只狐狸很聪明。
狐狸在森林里奔跑。
狡猾的狐狸骗了乌鸦。
他露出了狐狸的尾巴。
这个故事里有一个狐仙。
他对这个提议满心狐疑。
她的眼神带着一丝狐媚。
传说中，狐狸可以修炼成精。