(fèng) - An archaic character meaning 'phoenix', variant form of

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fèng | 15 strokes | radical:

· fèng

An archaic character meaning 'phoenix', variant form of 鳳 (fèng).

An archaic character meaning 'phoenix', variant form of

Usage highlights

phoenix variant鴌 characterancient phoenix鴌 and dragon鴌 flying

Synonyms

  • phoenix (standard form)
  • female phoenix

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned the mythical bird (鴌).
  • This character is a variant form of phoenix (鳳).
  • In some historical documents, 鴌 appears instead of 鳳.

Collocations

  • phoenix variant()
  • 鴌 character(鴌字)
  • ancient phoenix(古鴌)
  • 鴌 and dragon(鴌龍)
  • 鴌 flying(鴌飛)

Idioms

  • Dragon and Phoenix bringing prosperity(龍鴌呈祥)
  • Phoenix among chickens(鴌立雞群)
  • Phoenix flying and dragon dancing(鴌飛龍舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鴌 is an ancient variant form of 鳳 (phoenix), one of the Four Benevolent Animals in Chinese mythology.
  • The phoenix represents virtue, grace, and prosperity, often paired with the dragon as imperial symbols.
  • This variant character appears in historical texts and inscriptions but is rarely used in modern contexts.

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