鴄 (pǐ) - A wild duck & a type of waterfowl.

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pǐ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鴄 · pǐ

A wild duck;

a type of waterfowl.

A wild ducka type of waterfowl.

Usage highlights

wild duckduck feathershunting duckswaterfowlmallard duck

Synonyms

  • 鸭— duck (more common term)
  • 野鸭— wild duck

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hunter spotted a wild duck (鴄) in the marsh.
  • This bird is similar to a mallard (绿头鴄).
  • Ancient texts mention the 鴄 as a game bird.

Collocations

  • wild duck(野鴄)
  • duck feathers(鴄羽)
  • hunting ducks(猎鴄)
  • waterfowl(水鴄)
  • mallard duck(绿头鴄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing waterfowl and hunting.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese; primarily of historical or literary interest.

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