鵂 (xiū) - Owl — specifically refers to owls, particularly small & used in the name of the Brown Hawk-Owl.

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鵂 · xiū

Owl — specifically refers to owls, particularly small owl species;

used in the name of the Brown Hawk-Owl.

Owl — specifically refers to owls, particularly smallused in the name of the Brown Hawk-Owl.

Usage highlights

Brown HawkOwl speciesNocturnal owlOwl callOwl's eyes

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Brown Hawk-Owl (鸺鹠) is a nocturnal bird.
  • Owls (鸺) are often associated with wisdom in some cultures.
  • We heard an owl (鸺) hooting in the forest at night.
  • The owl (鸺) is a bird of prey.

Collocations

  • Brown Hawk-Owl(鸺鹠)
  • Owl species(鸺类)
  • Nocturnal owl(夜鸺)
  • Owl call(鸺鸣)
  • Owl's eyes(鸺目)

Idioms

  • None commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Owls have various cultural associations, from wisdom to omens, depending on the tradition.
  • In Chinese folklore, owls can sometimes be associated with darkness or the supernatural due to their nocturnal nature.

FAQ