蛦 (yí) - A type of bird mentioned in ancient Chinese & also appears in classical literature and place names.

蛦Tone 2

yí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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蛦 · yí

A type of bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, possibly referring to a swallow or swift;

also appears in classical literature and place names.

A type of bird mentioned in ancient Chinesealso appears in classical literature and place names.

Usage highlights

蛦鸟蛦山燕蛦玄蛦

Synonyms

  • 燕— swallow (bird)
  • 鸟— bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 蛦 bird (蛦鸟).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).
  • There is a place called 蛦山 in historical records (蛦山).

Collocations

  • yí niǎo(蛦鸟)
  • yí shān(蛦山)
  • yàn yí(燕蛦)
  • xuán yí(玄蛦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and classical literature.
  • Used in some historical place names in China.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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