鴒 (líng) - Wagtail — a type of small bird & specifically refers to the wagtail family (Motacillidae).

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Wagtail — a type of small bird;

specifically refers to the wagtail family (Motacillidae).

Wagtail — a type of small birdspecifically refers to the wagtail family (Motacillidae).

Usage highlights

Wagtail birdWhite wagtailYellow wagtailWagtail's callBrotherly loveFlying wagtail

Synonyms

  • 鹡鸰— wagtail (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A wagtail bird (鴒鸟) perched on the branch.
  • The white wagtail (白鴒) is a common species.
  • In classical poetry, the wagtail (鴒) symbolizes joy and friendship.
  • The wagtail's tail (鴒尾) moves up and down as it walks.

Collocations

  • Wagtail bird(鴒鸟)
  • White wagtail(白鴒)
  • Yellow wagtail(黄鴒)
  • Wagtail's call(鴒鸣)
  • Brotherly love(鴒原)
  • Flying wagtail(飞鴒)

Idioms

  • Brothers in harmony(鴒原之谊)
  • The wagtail calls for its friend(鴒鸣求友)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the wagtail symbolizes brotherly affection and friendship.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs (诗经).
  • Often used metaphorically to represent close familial bonds.

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