Deciphering Oracle Bone Script | 犬 (quǎn)
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2025-04-10 14:37
甲骨文“犬”字，像狗之形，头部两耳竖直，尾巴长而卷曲上翘，就像一条猎犬。古时特指大狗。
The oracle bone script form of "犬(quán)" resembles a dog, with upright ears and a long, curled tail, similar to a hound. In ancient times, it specifically referred to a large dog.
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