雉 (zhì) - pheasant & also refers to a unit of length in

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zhì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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雉 · zhì

pheasant;

also refers to a unit of length in ancient China (equivalent to about 3 meters).

pheasantalso refers to a unit of length in

Usage highlights

pheasantpheasant feathersringgolden pheasantpheasant huntingancient length unit

Synonyms

  • 野鸡— pheasant (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A colorful pheasant (雉鸡) was spotted in the forest.
  • The ancient city wall was measured in zhi (雉).
  • Pheasant feathers (雉羽) were used in traditional decorations.
  • The ring-necked pheasant (环颈雉) is a common species.

Collocations

  • pheasant(雉鸡)
  • pheasant feathers(雉羽)
  • ring-necked pheasant(环颈雉)
  • golden pheasant(金雉)
  • pheasant hunting(雉猎)
  • ancient length unit(雉)

Idioms

  • To be startled like a pheasant(惊雉)
  • Pheasant cries at the platform(雉鸣台)
  • Pheasant entering the house(雉入屋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, pheasants were considered auspicious birds and featured in art and literature.
  • The character was used as a measurement unit for city walls during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Pheasants symbolize beauty and elegance in Chinese culture.

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