(gān) - A type of bird, possibly a crane or & also used in ancient texts as a variant

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gān | 14 strokes | radical:

· gān

A type of bird, possibly a crane or wild goose;

also used in ancient texts as a variant form.

A type of bird, possibly a crane oralso used in ancient texts as a variant

Usage highlights

鳱鸟鳱鹊古鳱

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a bird called 鳱 (鳱).
  • Some scholars identify 鳱 as a type of crane (鹤).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学).

Collocations

  • 鳱鸟(鳱 bird)
  • 鳱鹊(鳱 magpie)
  • 古鳱(ancient 鳱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for a type of bird.
  • Considered a rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese.

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