鳲 (shī) - Shrike — refers to a type of bird,

鳲Tone 1

shī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

鳲 · shī

Shrike — refers to a type of bird, specifically the shrike or butcherbird, known for impaling prey on thorns.

Shrike — refers to a type of bird,

Usage highlights

Shrike birdShrike's callShrike speciesShrike in poetryShrike's nest

Synonyms

  • 伯劳— shrike (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shrike is a predatory songbird (鳲鸠).
  • Ancient texts mention the shrike as a symbol (鳲鳩).
  • The bird is known for its unique hunting behavior (鳲鸟).

Collocations

  • Shrike bird(鳲鸠)
  • Shrike's call(鳲鸣)
  • Shrike species(鳲类)
  • Shrike in poetry(诗中的鳲)
  • Shrike's nest(鳲巢)

Idioms

  • The shrike has its young(鳲鸠有子)
  • The shrike on the mulberry(鳲鸠在桑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鳲 appears in classical Chinese poetry and texts, often symbolizing parental care or seasonal changes.
  • In ornithology, 鳲 refers to shrikes, birds known for their distinctive hunting method of impaling prey.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in literary and historical contexts.

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