kiang

Thân thiện

A kiang stands on a grassy plateau under a clear blue sky.

Definition

Noun A large wild ass (Equus kiang) native to the high plateaus of Tibet, Nepal, and parts of northern India and Pakistan. It is characterized by a distinctive reddish-brown coat in summer that turns darker brown in winter, a dark dorsal stripe, and a white underbelly.

Usage

The word "kiang" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of wild ass. It is a zoological term. * The kiang is well-adapted to the harsh, high-altitude environment of the Tibetan Plateau. * Researchers observed a herd of kiangs grazing on the sparse vegetation. * The kiang is the largest of all wild ass species.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in scientific and conservation contexts to distinguish this species from other equids like the donkey or the African wild ass.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to this animal.
  • The study focused on kiang migration patterns.
  • They documented typical kiang behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Tibetan wild ass: A common alternative name for the kiang.
• Equus kiang: The full scientific binomial name.
• Onga (regional): A local name sometimes used for the kiang.

Synonyms

• Tibetan wild ass
• Asiatic wild ass (Note: This term can sometimes refer more broadly to the species , which includes the kiang as a subspecies in some classifications.)

Different Meanings

The word "kiang" has no other common meanings in modern English. It refers exclusively to the animal.

Học thuật

Noun

1. wild ass of Tibet and Mongolia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• equus kiang