鳽 (jiān) - A type of heron or bittern & also refers to a legendary bird in ancient

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鳽 · jiān

A type of heron or bittern;

also refers to a legendary bird in ancient texts.

A type of heron or bitternalso refers to a legendary bird in ancient

Usage highlights

Bittern birdJian birdHeron familyBird call

Synonyms

  • 鹭— egret/heron
  • 鹳— stork

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bittern is a type of wading bird (鳽).
  • Ancient texts mention a mythical bird called the jian (鳽).
  • The bird's call is distinctive (鳽鸣).

Collocations

  • Bittern bird(鳽鸟)
  • Jian bird(鳽)
  • Heron family(鳽科)
  • Bird call(鳽鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as both a real bird (bittern/heron) and a mythical creature.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage, primarily found in classical or ornithological contexts.

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