Is 鵏 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 鵏 is a very rare character and rarely appears in modern usage. It's primarily found in classical texts and specialized contexts.

What is the difference between 鵏 and 鸨?

Both refer to bustard birds, but 鸨 is the more commonly used character in modern Chinese, while 鵏 is the traditional/classical form.

Would 鵏 be suitable for a personal name?

Due to its obscurity and potential for misreading, 鵏 is generally not recommended for personal names unless specifically chosen for its rare or mythical qualities.

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鵏 · bǔ

A type of bird, specifically a bustard;

also refers to a legendary bird in Chinese mythology.

A type of bird, specifically a bustardalso refers to a legendary bird in Chinese

Usage highlights

bustard birdmythical 鵏鵏 feather鵏 in poetry鵏 speciesancient 鵏

Synonyms

鸨— bustard (more common character for the same bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The bustard bird (鵏) is found in certain regions of China.
In ancient texts, the 鵏 was mentioned as a mythical creature.
Ornithologists study various species including the 鵏.
The 鵏 appears in some classical Chinese poems.

Collocations

bustard bird(鵏鸟)
mythical 鵏(神鵏)
鵏 feather(鵏羽)
鵏 in poetry(诗中的鵏)
鵏 species(鵏类)
ancient 鵏(古鵏)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 鵏 appears in classical Chinese texts referring to a specific type of bird.
In Chinese mythology, the 鵏 is sometimes mentioned as a legendary or auspicious bird.
The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered quite obscure.

鵏 (bǔ) - A type of bird, specifically a bustard & also refers to a legendary bird in Chinese