鴵 (xiāo) - A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often mentioned

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鴵 · xiāo

A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often mentioned in classical texts as a type of owl or nocturnal bird.

A mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often mentioned

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mythical 鴵 bird鴵 in classical textsnocturnal 鴵鴵 owl鴵 in mythology

Synonyms

  • 鸮— owl (more common term)
  • 枭— owl, night bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 鴵 is mentioned in ancient bestiaries (古代动物志).
  • Classical texts describe the 鴵 as a nocturnal bird (夜行鸟).
  • This mythical creature appears in folklore (民间传说).

Collocations

  • mythical 鴵 bird(神鸟鴵)
  • 鴵 in classical texts(古籍中的鴵)
  • nocturnal 鴵(夜鴵)
  • 鴵 owl(鴵鸮)
  • 鴵 in mythology(神话鴵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and mythology as a type of mythical bird.
  • Often associated with owls or other nocturnal birds in traditional classification.
  • Considered a rare and obscure character in modern usage.

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