鵄 (chī) - A rare character meaning 'hawk' or 'eagle', used

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chī ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鵄 · chī

A rare character meaning 'hawk' or 'eagle', used in historical and literary contexts.

A rare character meaning 'hawk' or 'eagle', used

Usage highlights

soaring hawkhunting hawkeagle's eyehawk feathergolden eaglemountain hawk

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle, hawk
  • 隼— falcon
  • 雕— eagle, vulture

Antonyms

  • 鸽— dove, pigeon (symbol of peace)
  • 雀— sparrow (small bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hawk soared high in the sky (鵄翔).
  • Ancient texts mention the hunting hawk (猎鵄).
  • The eagle's sharp eyes (鵄目).

Collocations

  • soaring hawk(翔鵄)
  • hunting hawk(猎鵄)
  • eagle's eye(鵄目)
  • hawk feather(鵄羽)
  • golden eagle(金鵄)
  • mountain hawk(山鵄)

Idioms

  • The hawk's sharp gaze(鵄目鹰睛)
  • Soaring like a hawk(如鵄翔天)
  • Hawk's ambition(鵄志凌云)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry as a symbol of power and vision.
  • Used in historical texts to describe birds of prey, particularly in hunting contexts.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern usage, primarily found in specialized dictionaries.

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