Musk deer, pronounced shè.
The word has a variety of meanings in Chinese, but the most common usually refers to an animal - musk deer, also called fragrant deer, is a small deer living in forest or grassland areas, small, dark brown or black coat, males have developed upper canine teeth, exposed lips, and have musk glands in the abdomen, which can secrete musk with a strong aroma, which persists.
Musk is a very valuable spice and Chinese medicinal material, with a strong fragrance and a variety of medicinal properties.
In ancient texts, musk is often mentioned.
There is a detailed record of musk in the Compendium of Materia Medica, calling it the "crown of all incense", and describing in detail its characteristics, origin, collection methods and medicinal value. In literature, musk is also often used to describe scenes with strong aromas and intoxication.
For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Wen Tingyun's "More Leaky Son, Willow Silk Long" has "jade furnace incense, red wax tears, biased to the painting hall autumn thoughts." The eyebrows are thin, the temples are cloudy, and the night is long and cold. Sycamore trees, three more rain, not to leave the love is bitter. A leaf, a sound, the empty steps drip to the light.
Among them, 'jade furnace incense' refers to the aroma emitted by the burning of musk and other spices. ”
Wen Tingyun's "Bodhisattva Man" also has a description of musk: "The hills overlap, the gold is bright, and the temples and clouds want to be fragrant and snowy." Lazy to draw moth eyebrows, late to make up and groom. Before and after the flowers, the flowers reflect each other. The new post embroidered Luo shirt, double golden partridge. ”
The musk and floral scents here are intertwined, creating a laid-back and gorgeous atmosphere that highlights the grace and style of the woman in the word.
In addition to denoting musk deer and musk, the word "musk" can also be used to denote other items or spices that contain musk, etc.
For example, "musk sac" refers to the sachet or bag in which musk is stored, and "musk smoke" refers to smoke from burning musk, etc.
In conclusion, the word "musk" has a rich meaning and usage in Chinese, mainly related to musk deer and musk.
Encountering this word while reading ancient books or literary works can understand its specific meaning based on the context.