Definitions
(noun)
dog
Etymology
Pictograph of a dog.
About
The character "犬" finds its origin in a pictographic depiction of a dog, with its form gradually stylizing over centuries into the simpler configuration recognized today. Its structure functions as a standalone character and also operates as a semantic component in many others, often conveying notions associated with canines or bestial attributes. The core meaning of "dog" has remained constant throughout its history, yet its lexical role has shifted from being the predominant term in classical texts to assuming a more formal or compositional position in modern language, frequently appearing in compound words or technical contexts, while the colloquial counterpart "狗" has become the default for general use.
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我有一只宠物犬。
这只犬很可爱。
那只犬在院子里玩耍。
警犬非常勇敢。
我喜欢和犬一起散步。
这只导盲犬帮助盲人。
犬虽然有时吵闹，但很忠诚。
训练有素的犬能执行多种任务。