() - A type of bird & also refers to a kind of wild goose

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A type of bird;

also refers to a kind of wild goose or swan.

A type of birdalso refers to a kind of wild goose

Usage highlights

bird specieswild goosemigratory birdwater birdbird watching

Synonyms

  • bird (general term)
  • wild goose
  • goose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird (鳨) flew south for the winter.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鳨 as a migratory bird.
  • Ornithologists study various species including the 鳨.

Collocations

  • bird species(鳨鸟)
  • wild goose(鳨雁)
  • migratory bird(迁徙鳨)
  • water bird(水鳨)
  • bird watching(观鳨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鳨 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for a specific type of bird.
  • In traditional Chinese ornithology, 鳨 was classified among waterfowl and migratory birds.

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