鴂 (jué) - A type of bird, specifically a cuckoo & also refers to the shrike bird. In classical

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鴂 · jué

A type of bird, specifically a cuckoo;

also refers to the shrike bird.

In classical Chinese literature, it often appears in poetic contexts.

A type of bird, specifically a cuckooalso refers to the shrike bird. In classical

Usage highlights

Cuckoo birdSpring cuckooBird's songMountain cuckooLonely cuckooCuckoo's cry

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cuckoo's call marks the arrival of spring (鴂鸟鸣叫).
  • Ancient poets often mentioned this bird in their works (古代诗词中的鴂).
  • The shrike is known for its distinctive hunting behavior (伯劳鸟的习性).

Collocations

  • Cuckoo bird(鴂鸟)
  • Spring cuckoo(春鴂)
  • Bird's song(鴂鸣)
  • Mountain cuckoo(山鴂)
  • Lonely cuckoo(孤鴂)
  • Cuckoo's cry(鴂啼)

Idioms

  • The cuckoo cries, the orchid withers(鴂啼兰谢)
  • Spring cuckoo, autumn goose(春鴂秋鸿)
  • The cuckoo announces the season(鴂告时节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese poetry, the cuckoo often symbolizes the arrival of spring or carries melancholic connotations.
  • The character appears in ancient texts like the Book of Songs and other classical literature.
  • Sometimes associated with seasonal changes and the passage of time in literary works.

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