鴗 (lì) - Kingfisher — a small to medium-sized brightly colored
鴗 · lì
Kingfisher — a small to medium-sized brightly colored bird in the family Alcedinidae, known for its fishing abilities.
Kingfisher — a small to medium-sized brightly colored
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The kingfisher (鴗) perched on a branch over the river.
- We spotted a kingfisher (鴗) diving for fish.
- Kingfishers (鴗) have vibrant blue and orange plumage.
- The kingfisher's (鴗) nest is in a riverbank burrow.
Collocations
- kingfisher bird(鴗鸟)
- kingfisher feathers(鴗羽)
- kingfisher diving(鴗潜水)
- kingfisher perching(鴗栖)
- kingfisher fishing(鴗捕鱼)
- blue kingfisher(蓝鴗)
Idioms
- Kingfisher stands on a lotus(鴗立荷上)
- Kingfisher's blue feathers(鴗翠之羽)
- Kingfisher facing the wind(鴗迎风)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese culture, kingfishers symbolize peace, prosperity, and good luck.
- Kingfisher feathers were historically used in elaborate jewelry and art objects, particularly during the Qing dynasty.
- The bird is often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings alongside lotus flowers, representing purity and elegance.