鴮 (wū) - A type of wild duck or waterfowl & used in the name of a specific bird

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wū ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鴮 · wū

A type of wild duck or waterfowl;

used in the name of a specific bird species.

A type of wild duck or waterfowlused in the name of a specific bird

Usage highlights

鴮鸅鴮鸟

Synonyms

  • 鸭— duck (more common term)
  • 凫— wild duck

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird was identified as a specific type of duck (鴮).
  • In ancient texts, it refers to a kind of waterfowl (鴮).
  • The character appears in classical descriptions of birds (鴮).

Collocations

  • wū zé(鴮鸅)
  • wū niǎo(鴮鸟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing various bird species.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • Used in the names of specific birds in traditional Chinese ornithology.

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