麝 (shè) — musk deer; musk (the substance)

Definition

Refers to the musk deer itself (the animal) or to musk, the strong-smelling substance taken from it and used in perfume and traditional Chinese medicine.

noun

musk deermusk (the substance)

Measure word · 只

Examples

麝。
shè Shì yì zhǒng zhēn guì de yě shēng dòng wù.
The musk deer is a precious wild animal.
。
shè Xiāng zài zhōng yào lǐ hěn cháng yòng.
Musk is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine.
。
Zhè zhǒng xiāng shuǐ lǐ jiā le shǎo liàng shè xiāng.
A small amount of musk has been added to this perfume.

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