蘌 (yǔ) - A type of bird cage or aviary used & also refers to a kind of fence or

蘌Tone 3

yǔ ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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蘌 · yǔ

A type of bird cage or aviary used in ancient China;

also refers to a kind of fence or enclosure.

A type of bird cage or aviary usedalso refers to a kind of fence or

Usage highlights

bird cageimperial aviarybamboo enclosureanimal pen

Synonyms

  • 笼— cage, basket
  • 槛— pen, enclosure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The imperial garden had a large bird cage (蘌) for rare species.
  • Ancient texts mention the 蘌 as a specialized enclosure.
  • This character appears in classical descriptions of aviaries (鸟蘌).

Collocations

  • bird cage(鸟蘌)
  • imperial aviary(宫蘌)
  • bamboo enclosure(竹蘌)
  • animal pen(兽蘌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing imperial menageries and bird-keeping practices.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship in creating elaborate enclosures for birds and animals.
  • The character's complexity suggests it was a specialized term rather than common vocabulary.

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