鵔 (jùn) - A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythology & also refers to a type of pheasant or

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鵔 · jùn

A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythology;

also refers to a type of pheasant or ornamental headdress.

A legendary bird in ancient Chinese mythologyalso refers to a type of pheasant or

Usage highlights

mythical birdceremonial headdresspheasant feathersancient bird nameornamental headpiece

Synonyms

  • 鸃— another name for the same mythical bird
  • 雉— pheasant (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical bird (鵔鸃) appears in ancient texts.
  • He wore a ceremonial headdress decorated with feathers (鵔冠).
  • The pheasant's plumage was exceptionally colorful (鵔羽).

Collocations

  • mythical bird(鵔鸃)
  • ceremonial headdress(鵔冠)
  • pheasant feathers(鵔羽)
  • ancient bird name(鵔鸟)
  • ornamental headpiece(鵔饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Mountains and Seas' as a mythical bird.
  • Associated with ceremonial headdresses in historical contexts, possibly indicating high status.
  • Considered a rare or obscure character in modern usage.

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