mei4 luk2麋鹿
Jyutpingmei4 luk2
Yalemèih lúk
Definition
Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus).
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How it's used
Père David's deer is a species that was once extinct in the wild in China before being reintroduced. It is often associated with the mythological creature known as the 四不像 because of its unique physical features that resemble four different animals.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Are there any Père David's deer to see in the zoo?
I saw a Père David's deer at the park when I was little.
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Common phrases
wild Père David's deer
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