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The traditional character 獸 is a phono-semantic compound, with the dog radical 犬 on the right classifying it as an animal. The left component 嘼 serves as the phonetic element, originally depicting a hunting net or weapon for capturing wildlife. The simplified form 兽 removes the dog radical, condensing the left side into a new structure that now stands as the standard form. It denotes four-legged mammals, especially wild beasts, and is often used metaphorically to describe brutal or savage conduct.
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森林里有野兽。
兽医治疗生病动物。
动物园里有许多兽类。
猛兽通常生活在野外。
保护野生动物非常重要。
兽皮在古代被用作衣物。
人类与兽类共享这个星球。
科学家研究兽类的行为模式。