凫 (fú) - Wild duck & to swim.

凫Tone 2

fú ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 几

枫惠

凫 · fú

Wild duck;

to swim.

Wild duckto swim.

Usage highlights

Wild duckTo swimMandarin duckDuckweedDuck feathersDuck flock

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A wild duck (凫) flew over the lake.
  • He enjoys swimming (凫水) in the river.
  • The Mandarin duck (凫鹥) is a symbol of love.

Collocations

  • Wild duck(凫)
  • To swim(凫水)
  • Mandarin duck(凫鹥)
  • Duckweed(凫茈)
  • Duck feathers(凫羽)
  • Duck flock(凫雁)

Idioms

  • Cut off the head of a wild duck and hang it up as a warning(断凫续鹤)
  • Forced analogy making a wild duck into a crane(强凫变鹤)
  • Ducks are short and cranes are long—each has its own nature(凫短鹤长)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the wild duck (凫) often appears in poetry and art, symbolizing freedom and natural beauty.
  • The character is also used in the name of the Mandarin duck (凫鹥), which is a traditional symbol of marital fidelity.

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