() - A type of large bird, possibly referring to & also appears in classical texts and place names.

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A type of large bird, possibly referring to a sea eagle or osprey;

also appears in classical texts and place names.

A type of large bird, possibly referring toalso appears in classical texts and place names.

Usage highlights

鴺鸟鴺山鴺鹗鴺鸠

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird of prey soared high (鴺鸟高飞).
  • Ancient texts mention this avian species (古书中的鴺).
  • A place named after the bird (鴺山, Yishan).

Collocations

  • yí niǎo(鴺鸟)
  • Yí Shān(鴺山)
  • yí è(鴺鹗)
  • yí jiū(鴺鸠)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Erya, an ancient dictionary.
  • Sometimes associated with mythological or rare birds in Chinese ornithological tradition.
  • Used in historical place names, e.g., 鴺山 in Henan province.

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