鵒 (yù) - Myna bird — refers to various species of

鵒Tone 4

yù ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

鵒 · yù

Myna bird — refers to various species of myna birds, particularly the crested myna (Acridotheres cristatellus).

Myna bird — refers to various species of

Usage highlights

Crested mynaMyna birdFlock of mynasMyna's callMyna species

Synonyms

  • 八哥— Crested myna (common name)
  • 鴝鵒— Myna bird (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crested myna bird (八哥) is known for its ability to mimic human speech.
  • We saw a flock of mynas (鵒群) in the park.
  • Myna birds are common in urban areas of southern China (中国南方).

Collocations

  • Crested myna(八哥)
  • Myna bird(鵒鳥)
  • Flock of mynas(鵒群)
  • Myna's call(鵒鳴)
  • Myna species(鵒類)

Idioms

  • The myna learns to speak(鵒學人言)
  • Myna among sparrows(鵒立雞群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Myna birds, especially the crested myna, are valued in Chinese culture for their ability to mimic human speech.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, mynas are sometimes kept as pets for entertainment.
  • The character 鵒 is relatively rare in modern usage, mostly appearing in ornithological contexts.

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