鴉 (yā) - Crow — refers to various species of crows & often associated with black color, ominous signs, or
鴉 · yā
Crow — refers to various species of crows and ravens;
often associated with black color, ominous signs, or death in Chinese culture.
Crow — refers to various species of crowsoften associated with black color, ominous signs, or
Usage highlights
CrowRavenBlack as a crowCrow's featherCaw of a crowCrow's beak
Usage & contexts
Examples
- A crow cawed on the old tree (乌鸦在老树上叫).
- Her hair was as black as a crow's feathers (她的头发像鸦羽一样黑).
- The battlefield was silent, save for the crows (战场上鸦雀无声).
- Crow's feet are wrinkles at the corner of the eyes (鱼尾纹也叫鸦爪纹).
Collocations
- Crow(乌鸦)
- Raven(渡鸦)
- Black as a crow(鸦黑)
- Crow's feather(鸦羽)
- Caw of a crow(鸦噪)
- Crow's beak(鸦喙)
Idioms
- Silent as a crow and sparrow — absolute silence(鸦雀无声)
- Crow's beak and sparrow's silence — complete quiet(鸦默雀静)
- Crow's nest and phoenix's dwelling — humble and noble abodes(鸦巢生凤)
- Crow's black and magpie's noise — ominous signs(鸦黑鹊噪)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, crows are often seen as omens of bad luck, death, or misfortune due to their black color and scavenging habits.
- Despite negative connotations, crows are also recognized for their intelligence in Chinese folklore and proverbs.
- The character appears in classical poetry, sometimes symbolizing desolation or autumn melancholy.