鴢 (yǎo) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology & also refers to a type of fish-eating diving
鴢 · yǎo
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology;
also refers to a type of fish-eating diving bird (possibly merganser).
A legendary bird in Chinese mythologyalso refers to a type of fish-eating diving
Usage highlights
鴢鸟鴢水鸟
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The 鴢 bird appears in ancient texts (鴢鸟).
- This character describes a diving waterfowl (鴢).
- Mythological references mention the 鴢 (鴢).
Collocations
- yāo niǎo(鴢鸟)
- yāo shuǐ niǎo(鴢水鸟)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts as a mythological or rare bird species.
- Often described as a water bird with diving capabilities.
- Considered an obscure character rarely used in modern contexts.