(wén) - A type of bird & young bird

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wén | 15 strokes | radical:

· wén

A type of bird;

young bird;

also used in some ancient texts.

A type of birdyoung birdalso used in some ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Young birdBird typeAncient bird name

Synonyms

  • bird (general term)
  • chick, young bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in ancient texts describing birds (鳼).
  • It refers to a young bird in some contexts (幼鳼).
  • Found in classical Chinese literature (古文中鳼).

Collocations

  • Young bird(幼鳼)
  • Bird type(鳼类)
  • Ancient bird name(古鳼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for a type of bird.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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