鴊 (zhèng) - Zheng — an ancient term for a type & also used as a surname in ancient China.

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zhèng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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鴊 · zhèng

Zheng — an ancient term for a type of hawk or falcon;

also used as a surname in ancient China.

Zheng — an ancient term for a typealso used as a surname in ancient China.

Usage highlights

Zheng birdSurname ZhengZheng falconZheng hawk

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle, hawk
  • 隼— falcon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The zheng is a bird of prey (鴊鸟).
  • He has the surname Zheng (姓鴊).
  • Ancient texts mention the zheng falcon (鴊鹰).

Collocations

  • Zheng bird(鴊鸟)
  • Surname Zheng(姓鴊)
  • Zheng falcon(鴊鹰)
  • Zheng hawk(鴊隼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a name for a type of hawk or falcon.
  • Used as a rare surname in historical contexts.
  • The character combines 'bird' radical with 'correct/sign' component, suggesting a 'proper bird' or 'sign bird'.

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