臎 (cuì) - Bird's tail fat & the fatty part of a bird's tail, especially
臎 · cuì
Bird's tail fat;
the fatty part of a bird's tail, especially in pheasants.
Bird's tail fatthe fatty part of a bird's tail, especially
Usage highlights
Bird tail fatPheasant tail fatFatty tailGame bird fat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The pheasant's tail fat (臎) is considered a delicacy.
- Ancient recipes mention using bird tail fat (鸟臎) in cooking.
- The character appears in classical texts describing game birds (臎鸟).
Collocations
- Bird tail fat(鸟臎)
- Pheasant tail fat(雉臎)
- Fatty tail(肥臎)
- Game bird fat(野禽臎)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the anatomy of birds, particularly game birds like pheasants.
- Reflects traditional Chinese knowledge of wildlife and culinary uses of animal parts.
- A rare character primarily found in specialized or historical contexts rather than modern usage.