() - A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythology & also used in some historical names.

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A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythology;

also used in some historical names.

A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythologyalso used in some historical names.

Usage highlights

鴑鸟鴑羽鴑翔鴑鸣鴑飞

Synonyms

  • bird (general term)
  • bird (formal term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 鴑 bird appears in ancient texts (鴑鸟).
  • This character is used in some historical names (historical name usage).
  • It is mentioned in classical Chinese literature (classical literature).

Collocations

  • nú niǎo(鴑鸟)
  • nú yǔ(鴑羽)
  • nú xiáng(鴑翔)
  • nú míng(鴑鸣)
  • nú fēi(鴑飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts as a type of bird.
  • Considered a rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily found in classical literature and historical records.

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