(qín) - A bird that pecks with its beak & also an ancient name for a type of

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qín | 15 strokes | radical:

· qín

A bird that pecks with its beak;

also an ancient name for a type of bird.

A bird that pecks with its beakalso an ancient name for a type of

Usage highlights

Bird pecking鳹 bird

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird pecks at the tree (鳹木).
  • Ancient texts mention the 鳹 bird.
  • This character describes a bird's pecking action.

Collocations

  • Bird pecking(鳹木)
  • 鳹 bird(鳹鸟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing birds and their behaviors.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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