鴯 (ér) - Emu — refers to the emu bird, specifically

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ér ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鴯 · ér

Emu — refers to the emu bird, specifically the Australian ratite species Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Emu — refers to the emu bird, specifically

Usage highlights

EmuEmu birdEmu farmingEmu feathersEmu oil

Synonyms

  • 鸸鹋— Emu (full term for the bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emu (鸸鹋) is a large flightless bird native to Australia.
  • Emu farming (鸸鹋养殖) is practiced in some regions.
  • The emu's feathers (鸸鹋羽毛) are used in various crafts.

Collocations

  • Emu(鸸鹋)
  • Emu bird(鸸鹋鸟)
  • Emu farming(鸸鹋养殖)
  • Emu feathers(鸸鹋羽毛)
  • Emu oil(鸸鹋油)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鸸 is used almost exclusively in the compound 鸸鹋 to refer to the emu.
  • As a loanword character for a foreign animal, it carries little traditional cultural significance in Chinese history.

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