鴅 (huān) - A mythical bird in ancient Chinese mythology & a legendary creature mentioned in classical texts.

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鴅 · huān

A mythical bird in ancient Chinese mythology;

a legendary creature mentioned in classical texts.

A mythical bird in ancient Chinese mythologya legendary creature mentioned in classical texts.

Usage highlights

鴅鸟鴅 myth鴅 creature鴅 legend鴅 in classics

Synonyms

  • 凤— phoenix (mythical bird)
  • 鸾— mythical bird related to phoenix

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 鴅 is mentioned in ancient texts (鴅鸟).
  • This mythical bird appears in classical mythology (鴅).
  • Some scholars identify 鴅 with other legendary birds (鴅).

Collocations

  • 鴅鸟(mythical bird 鴅)
  • 鴅 myth(鴅神话)
  • 鴅 creature(鴅兽)
  • 鴅 legend(鴅传说)
  • 鴅 in classics(鴅典籍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鴅 appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries.
  • It is classified among mythical birds and creatures in Chinese folklore.
  • The character is rare and primarily of historical/mythological interest.

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