駌 (yuān) - A misspelling or variant form of 鴛 (yuān), & often used in the term 鴛鴦 (yuānyāng) meaning

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駌 · yuān

A misspelling or variant form of 鴛 (yuān), meaning 'mandarin duck';

often used in the term 鴛鴦 (yuānyāng) meaning 'mandarin ducks' (a symbol of conjugal fidelity) or referring to mixed pairs of items.

A misspelling or variant form of 鴛 (yuān),often used in the term 鴛鴦 (yuānyāng) meaning

Usage highlights

Mandarin ducksYuanyang teaYuanyang hotpotLovebirds

Synonyms

  • 鴛— mandarin duck (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mandarin ducks are often seen in pairs (駌鴦).
  • The restaurant serves yuanyang tea (駌鴦茶), a mix of coffee and tea.
  • In Chinese poetry, mandarin ducks symbolize love (駌鴦).

Collocations

  • Mandarin ducks(駌鴦)
  • Yuanyang tea(駌鴦茶)
  • Yuanyang hotpot(駌鴦火鍋)
  • Lovebirds(駌鴦鳥)

Idioms

  • Mandarin ducks playing in water(駌鴦戲水)
  • As paired as mandarin ducks(如駌鴦般成雙成對)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mandarin ducks are a symbol of marital bliss and fidelity in Chinese culture.
  • The character 駌 is a rare variant, primarily encountered in historical texts or artistic renderings.
  • In modern usage, 鴛 is the standard form for 'mandarin duck'.

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