鵆 (héng) - Heron — a type of wading bird with

鵆Tone 2

héng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鵆 · héng

Heron — a type of wading bird with long legs and neck, commonly found in wetlands and waterways.

Heron — a type of wading bird with

Usage highlights

White heronGrey heronHeron habitatHeron feathersHeron migrationHeron nest

Synonyms

  • 鹭— heron, egret (more common Chinese character)
  • 苍鹭— grey heron

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A heron stood by the pond (池边站着一只鵆).
  • Herons are elegant birds (鵆是优雅的鸟类).
  • The heron caught a fish (鵆捉到了一条鱼).

Collocations

  • White heron(白鵆)
  • Grey heron(灰鵆)
  • Heron habitat(鵆的栖息地)
  • Heron feathers(鵆的羽毛)
  • Heron migration(鵆的迁徙)
  • Heron nest(鵆巢)

Idioms

  • Heron standing gracefully(鵆立优雅)
  • Heron in the morning mist(晨雾中的鵆)
  • Heron fishing patiently(耐心捕鱼的鵆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Herons are considered symbols of patience, grace, and longevity in East Asian cultures.
  • In Japanese culture, herons are often depicted in art and poetry as elegant, solitary birds.
  • The character 鵆 is primarily used in Japanese contexts, though it incorporates Chinese character components.

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