鵀 (rén) - A type of bird, specifically the hoopoe (Upupa

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鵀 · rén

A type of bird, specifically the hoopoe (Upupa epops), known for its distinctive crown of feathers.

A type of bird, specifically the hoopoe (Upupa

Usage highlights

hoopoe birdhoopoe's callhoopoe's nesthoopoe's feathershoopoe speciescrowned hoopoe

Synonyms

  • 戴胜— hoopoe (more common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hoopoe (戴鵀) has a beautiful crest.
  • We spotted a hoopoe bird (鵀鸟) in the garden.
  • The hoopoe's call (鵀鸣) is distinctive.
  • Hoopoes (戴胜鸟) are known for their crown-like feathers.

Collocations

  • hoopoe bird(鵀鸟)
  • hoopoe's call(鵀鸣)
  • hoopoe's nest(鵀巢)
  • hoopoe's feathers(鵀羽)
  • hoopoe species(鵀类)
  • crowned hoopoe(戴鵀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The hoopoe appears in various cultural traditions and is known for its distinctive crown of feathers.
  • In some cultures, the hoopoe is considered a messenger bird or has symbolic significance.
  • The character 鵀 is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in ornithological contexts.

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