翈 (xiá) - A term used in ancient texts, particularly in
翈 · 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
Usage highlights
Mythical birdFeathered creatureClassic of Mountains and SeasAncient text referenceAvian description
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
FAQ- 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.