鴸 (zhū) - Zhu — a mythical bird from Chinese folklore,

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zhū ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

志

鴸 · zhū

Zhu — a mythical bird from Chinese folklore, believed to be an ominous creature whose appearance foretells the banishment of scholars.

Zhu — a mythical bird from Chinese folklore,

Usage highlights

Zhu birdAppearance of the ZhuOminous ZhuRecord of the ZhuMythical Zhu

Synonyms

  • 鸱— owl; also an ill-omened bird in some contexts
  • 枭— owl; often associated with bad luck or death

Antonyms

  • 凤— phoenix; a supremely auspicious mythical bird
  • 鸾— mythical bird akin to phoenix, symbolizing good fortune

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zhu bird (鴸) is an ill omen mentioned in ancient texts.
  • Legends say the Zhu appears when talented people are exiled (鴸鸟现, 贤士逐).
  • It is described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》).

Collocations

  • Zhu bird(鴸鸟)
  • Appearance of the Zhu(鴸现)
  • Ominous Zhu(凶鴸)
  • Record of the Zhu(鴸记)
  • Mythical Zhu(神鴸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' (《山海经》), an ancient Chinese compendium of mythology.
  • Considered a portent of misfortune, specifically the exile of virtuous or scholarly individuals.
  • Represents a theme in Chinese mythology where certain creatures symbolize specific social or political calamities.

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