雏 (chú) - Chick & nestling

雏Tone 2

chú ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

雏 · chú

Chick;

nestling;

fledgling;

young bird;

metaphorically refers to something young, inexperienced, or in its early stages.

Chicknestlingfledgling

Usage highlights

ChickFledgling birdYoung hawkNoviceEmbryonic formNestling

Synonyms

  • 幼— young; infant
  • 小— small; little
  • 新— new

Antonyms

  • 老— old; experienced
  • 成— adult; mature
  • 熟— ripe; skilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hen protects her chicks (雏鸡).
  • He is still a young novice in the field (雏儿).
  • The fledgling bird is learning to fly (雏鸟).
  • This is a fledgling company (雏形公司).

Collocations

  • Chick(雏鸡)
  • Fledgling bird(雏鸟)
  • Young hawk(雏鹰)
  • Novice(雏儿)
  • Embryonic form(雏形)
  • Nestling(雏燕)

Idioms

  • A fledgling phoenix sings more clearly than an old one(雏凤清于老凤声)
  • Fledgling swallows and orioles(雏燕乳莺)
  • The young falcon tests its wings(雏鹰试翼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often symbolizes youth, potential, and the beginning stages of life or development.
  • Used metaphorically to describe someone new to a field or an idea in its infancy.
  • The character contains the radical 隹 (zhuī), which signifies a short-tailed bird.

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