鴖 (mín) - A mythical bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts,

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妙慕

鴖 · mín

A mythical bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, said to resemble a red finch and believed to be an auspicious omen.

A mythical bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts,

Usage highlights

Mythical bird 鴖Red finchAuspicious omenAncient text record

Synonyms

  • 神鸟— divine/mythical bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the mythical bird 鴖 (鴖).
  • It was said to resemble a red finch (赤翠).
  • The 鴖 was considered an auspicious sign (吉兆).

Collocations

  • Mythical bird 鴖(神鸟鴖)
  • Red finch-like(如赤翠)
  • Auspicious omen(吉兆)
  • Ancient text record(古籍记载)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the ancient Chinese classic 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (《山海经》).
  • Considered an auspicious creature in Chinese mythology.
  • Its appearance was believed to portend good fortune.

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