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The character "狸" is structured with the "豸" radical, denoting a beast or animal, combined with the phonetic component "里" to indicate its sound. Initially, in classical Chinese texts, it served as a broad term for small wild animals, particularly those with feline or mustelid traits. Over time, its application became more zoologically precise, shifting to refer specifically to the raccoon dog, a canid species, a change that reflects both linguistic specialization and adjustments in common nomenclature. Throughout this semantic transition, the character's form has remained unchanged, consistently retaining its composite nature from earlier periods.
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一只狐狸在跑。
狸猫喜欢夜晚。
狐狸的尾巴很蓬松。
那只狸猫在树上睡觉。
狐狸悄悄地穿过草丛。
狸猫和狐狸都是夜行动物。
当月亮升起时，狸猫开始觅食。
由于栖息地破坏，狸猫的数量逐渐减少。