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The character 狼 for wolf is structured as a phono-semantic compound, incorporating the canine radical 犭 to denote its relation to dogs and the component 良 to provide phonetic indication. This composition links the character's form to its meaning as a canine animal while using 良 to approximate its sound. The meaning of 狼 has centered on the wolf from its earliest appearances in written Chinese, and its role in language has included formation of compound words where it conveys attributes like ferocity or disorder. The character's physical structure, with 犭 positioned left of 良, has remained unchanged in its standard representation.
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森林里有一只狼。
狼在晚上嚎叫。
这只狼看起来很凶猛。
我们听到远处狼的叫声。
狼群正在追逐一只鹿。
如果没有狼，生态平衡会被破坏。
那只受伤的狼艰难地寻找食物。
狼的智慧在动物界中是众所周知的。