鳦 (yǐ) - Swallow (the bird) & swift

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鳦 · yǐ

Swallow (the bird);

swift;

martin;

refers to various small migratory birds of the Hirundinidae family.

Swallow (the bird)swiftmartin

Usage highlights

SwallowSwallow's nestSwallow's tailGolden swallowSwallow speciesSwallow migration

Synonyms

  • 燕— swallow (more common modern form)
  • 燕子— swallow (bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The swallow returns in spring (燕子归来).
  • Swallows build nests under eaves (燕巢).
  • A pair of swallows (双燕).
  • Swallow's tail (燕尾).

Collocations

  • Swallow(燕子)
  • Swallow's nest(燕巢)
  • Swallow's tail(燕尾)
  • Golden swallow(金燕)
  • Swallow species(燕类)
  • Swallow migration(燕迁)

Idioms

  • Swallows and sparrows(燕雀)
  • Swallows return to the old nest(燕归旧巢)
  • Swallow's words and parrot's speech(燕语莺声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, swallows symbolize spring, renewal, and domestic happiness as they often return to the same nesting sites.
  • Swallows are considered auspicious birds that bring good fortune when they nest under the eaves of a home.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of seasonal change and migratory patterns.

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