鳸 (hù) - A type of bird & ancient term for a migratory bird, possibly referring

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hù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鳸 · hù

A type of bird;

ancient term for a migratory bird, possibly referring to a specific species like the wagtail or similar small bird.

A type of birdancient term for a migratory bird, possibly referring

Usage highlights

鳸鸟候鳸春鳸秋鳸桑鳸

Synonyms

  • 候鸟— migratory bird
  • 鸟— bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the 鳸 bird (鳸鸟).
  • Ornithologists study migratory birds like the 鳸 (鳸).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts (古籍中的鳸字).

Collocations

  • hù niǎo(鳸鸟)
  • hòu hù(候鳸)
  • chūn hù(春鳸)
  • qiū hù(秋鳸)
  • sāng hù(桑鳸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the Classic of Poetry (诗经) as a name for certain birds.
  • In some contexts, it was used to refer to migratory birds that indicated seasonal changes.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered archaic.

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