鵗 (xī) - A type of wild pheasant or partridge & a legendary bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

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xī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鵗 · xī

A type of wild pheasant or partridge;

a legendary bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of wild pheasant or partridgea legendary bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

rare bird 鵗鵗 birdancient 鵗legendary 鵗

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a rare bird called the 鵗 (鵗).
  • Some scholars believe the 鵗 might refer to a type of pheasant (野鸡的一种).
  • The 鵗 appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文学).

Collocations

  • rare bird 鵗(珍禽鵗)
  • 鵗 bird(鵗鸟)
  • ancient 鵗(古鵗)
  • legendary 鵗(传说中的鵗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a type of bird, though its exact identification is uncertain.
  • Appears in classical literature and may have mythological or symbolic significance.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage.

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