鳨 (lì) - A type of bird & also refers to a kind of wild goose
鳨 · lì
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
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.