鴦 (yāng) - Mandarin duck — a species of perching duck & often symbolizes conjugal affection and fidelity in Chinese

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鴦 · yāng

Mandarin duck — a species of perching duck native to East Asia, known for its beautiful plumage and strong pair bonding;

often symbolizes conjugal affection and fidelity in Chinese culture.

Mandarin duck — a species of perching duckoften symbolizes conjugal affection and fidelity in Chinese

Usage highlights

Mandarin duckMandarin duck coupleMandarin duck patternMandarin duck pondMandarin duck symbolismMandarin duck carving

Synonyms

  • 鴦鴦— mandarin duck (the full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mandarin ducks are often seen in pairs (鴦鴦).
  • The mandarin duck symbolizes marital bliss (鴦鴦 symbol).
  • This pond has several mandarin ducks (鴦鴦).
  • The mandarin duck pattern is common in wedding decorations (鴦鴦 pattern).

Collocations

  • Mandarin duck(鴦鴦)
  • Mandarin duck couple(鴦鴦 couple)
  • Mandarin duck pattern(鴦鴦 pattern)
  • Mandarin duck pond(鴦鴦 pond)
  • Mandarin duck symbolism(鴦鴦 symbolism)
  • Mandarin duck carving(鴦鴦 carving)

Idioms

  • Playing in the water like mandarin ducks(鴦鴦戲水)
  • Mandarin ducks playing with lotus(鴦鴦戲蓮)
  • Mandarin ducks sharing a bed(鴦鴦同床)
  • Broken mirror and separated mandarin ducks(破鏡分鴦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mandarin ducks are iconic symbols of marital harmony and faithful love in Chinese culture.
  • They frequently appear in wedding decorations, poetry, and art as auspicious symbols.
  • In Chinese mythology, mandarin ducks were believed to mate for life and die of sorrow if separated.

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