鴣 (gū) - Partridge — refers to the partridge bird, typically

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鴣 · gū

Partridge — refers to the partridge bird, typically used in the names of specific bird species.

Partridge — refers to the partridge bird, typically

Usage highlights

Chinese francolinPartridge callPartridge birdPartridge in poetryPartridge feather

Synonyms

  • 鷓鴣— Chinese francolin (specific partridge species)
  • 山鶉— partridge (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese francolin is called partridge (鷓鴣).
  • Partridge is mentioned in classical poetry (partridge poetry).
  • The partridge's call is distinctive (partridge call).

Collocations

  • Chinese francolin(鷓鴣)
  • Partridge call(鴣鳴)
  • Partridge bird(鴣鳥)
  • Partridge in poetry(詩中鴣)
  • Partridge feather(鴣羽)

Idioms

  • The partridge's lament(鷓鴣啼)
  • Partridge flying in pairs(鴣鴦雙飛)
  • Partridge in the cold mountains(寒山鴣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The partridge appears frequently in classical Chinese poetry as a symbol of melancholy or longing.
  • In Chinese literature, the partridge's call is often associated with sorrowful separation.
  • The bird is particularly prominent in the phrase '鷓鴣' (Chinese francolin), which carries strong poetic connotations.

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