(xiá) - A term used in ancient texts, particularly in

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xiá | 11 strokes | radical:

· xiá

A term used in ancient texts, particularly in the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (山海经), referring to a type of bird or a feathered creature.

A term used in ancient texts, particularly in

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Mythical birdFeathered creatureClassic of Mountains and SeasAncient text referenceAvian description
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical bird called 翈 (山海经).
  • This character is found in descriptions of feathered beings (羽翈).
  • It is used in classical Chinese literature to denote a specific avian feature (鸟翈).

Collocations

  • Mythical bird(翈鸟)
  • Feathered creature(羽翈)
  • Classic of Mountains and Seas(山海经中的翈)
  • Ancient text reference(古籍中的翈)
  • Avian description(鸟翈)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily appears in the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas', an ancient Chinese compendium of mythology and geography.
  • Represents a type of mythical or rare bird, reflecting the rich imagination in Chinese mythological traditions.

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