鴶 (jiá) - A type of bird, specifically referring to the & also used in the name for the hoopoe

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jiá ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

鴶 · jiá

A type of bird, specifically referring to the myna or starling species;

also used in the name for the hoopoe bird.

A type of bird, specifically referring to thealso used in the name for the hoopoe

Usage highlights

myna birdhoopoe birdwagtail bird鴶鵴鴶舌鴶羽

Synonyms

  • 八哥— myna bird
  • 鵯— bulbul (another bird species)
  • 鳥— bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The myna bird (鴶鴒) is known for its ability to mimic human speech.
  • We spotted a hoopoe (戴鴶) in the garden.
  • The wagtail (鴶鴒) is a common sight near water bodies.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鴶 as an auspicious bird.

Collocations

  • myna bird(鴶鴒)
  • hoopoe bird(戴鴶)
  • wagtail bird(鴶鴒)
  • another name for cuckoo(鴶鵴)
  • bird's tongue, referring to bird calls(鴶舌)
  • bird feathers(鴶羽)

Idioms

  • birds in the wilderness - brothers in distress(鴶鴒在原)
  • bird's tongue sound - melodious speech(鴶舌之音)
  • cuckoo urging farming - spring arrival(鴶鵴催耕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the 鴶 often appears in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of spring and renewal.
  • The bird is considered auspicious in some traditions, representing good fortune and harmony.
  • Ancient Chinese ornithological texts carefully documented various 鴶 species and their characteristics.

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