雤 (xué) - Eagle, hawk — a large bird of prey

雤Tone 2

xué ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

雤 · xué

Eagle, hawk — a large bird of prey with keen eyesight, powerful talons, and a hooked beak, known for its strength, majesty, and hunting prowess.

Eagle, hawk — a large bird of prey

Usage highlights

Eagle eyeEagle clawGolden eagleBald eagleEagle's nestSoaring eagle

Synonyms

  • 鹰— Eagle, hawk (more common character)
  • 雕— Eagle, vulture (another type of large bird of prey)

Antonyms

  • 雀— Sparrow (small bird, opposite of large eagle)
  • 鸽— Dove (symbol of peace, opposite of predatory eagle)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An eagle soared high in the sky (鹰在天空翱翔).
  • The hawk has excellent vision (鹰有极佳的视力).
  • He has an eagle eye for detail (他有鹰一般的眼力).
  • The eagle is a national symbol (鹰是国家的象征).

Collocations

  • Eagle eye(鹰眼)
  • Eagle claw(鹰爪)
  • Golden eagle(金雕)
  • Bald eagle(白头鹰)
  • Eagle's nest(鹰巢)
  • Soaring eagle(翱翔的鹰)

Idioms

  • Eagle strikes the sky, fierce and ambitious(鹰击长空)
  • Eyes like a hawk, vision sharp and clear(鹰视狼顾)
  • Eagle and hawk stare, fierce and intimidating(鹰瞵鹗视)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the eagle symbolizes power, courage, and far-sightedness, often associated with heroic figures and leadership.
  • The eagle is frequently used in military and strategic contexts to represent sharp vision and decisive action.
  • In traditional Chinese art and poetry, the eagle often appears as a motif representing freedom and lofty ambitions.

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