(cuì) - Bird's tail fat & the fatty part of a bird's tail, especially

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cuì | 18 strokes | radical:

· 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
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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.

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