How to write 狐

狐 [hú] 〈名〉 【本义】: 狐狸 1. A genus of mammals resembling wolves. Their fur is reddish-yellow, and they are known for being cunning and suspicious. When threatened, they can release a foul smell from their anus to aid in escape. Their fur can be made into clothing (commonly referred to as "fox"). Examples: - 狐臭 (hú chòu) - fox odor (odor from under the armpit). - 狐肷 (hú qiǎn) - fur from the underbelly and armpits of the fox. - 狐疑 (hú yí) - suspicion. - 狐媚 (hú mèi) - flattery or ingratiation; to curry favor. - 狐死首丘 (hú sǐ shǒu qiū) - a saying that refers to a fox dying with its head oriented towards its birthplace; it symbolizes not forgetting one’s roots and longing for home. 2. A surname. 引 1. From "Han Shu · Wen Di Ji": "I am full of uncertainty like a fox." This note explains the behavior of the fox, which is known for being suspicious, "When crossing an ice river, it is cautious and listens as it crosses, hence someone who hesitates is called a 'fox.' 2. From "Yi Jing · Wei Ji": "The little fox is about to be assisted." 3. From "Shi Ji · Chen She Shi Jia": "The fox is howling." 4. From Tang Dynasty poet Cen Can's "Song of the White Snow": "Fox fur does not warm, while the silk quilt is thin." 5. From "Guangdong Jun Wu Ji": "The fox relies on the mouse." 例 A few examples include: - 狐丘 (hú qiū) - a small hill where foxes dwell. - 狐白 (hú bái) - white fur from under a fox's armpits. - 狐兔 (hú tù) - relationship between foxes and rabbits. - 狐仙 (hú xiān) - legends of foxes that can cultivate themselves into immortals, transforming into human form and interacting with people. 【引】 2. Used metaphorically to describe bad people or scoundrels. Examples: - 狐唱枭和 (hú chàng xiāo hé) - refers to bad people echoing one another. - 狐狼 (hú láng) - symbolizes deceit and evil. - 狐鼠 (hú shǔ) - refers to small, wicked people. - 狐鸣枭噪 (hú míng xiāo zào) - indicates the arrogance of petty people. - 狐禅 (hú chán) - refers to heretical teachings.