鵙 (jú) - Shrike — refers to a type of predatory

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Shrike — refers to a type of predatory songbird in the family Laniidae, known for impaling prey on thorns.

Shrike — refers to a type of predatory

Usage highlights

Shrike birdTiger shrikeBullShrike familyShrike's call

Synonyms

  • 伯劳— Shrike (more common name for the bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shrike is a small predatory bird (伯劳鸟).
  • We observed a shrike hunting insects (鵙捕食昆虫).
  • Shrikes are known for their impaling behavior (鵙的穿刺行为).

Collocations

  • Shrike bird(伯劳鸟)
  • Tiger shrike(虎纹伯劳)
  • Bull-headed shrike(牛头伯劳)
  • Shrike family(伯劳科)
  • Shrike's call(鵙鸣)

Idioms

  • The shrike's tongue can pierce through(鵙舌能穿)
  • Like a shrike seizing its prey(如鵙捕食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the shrike (伯劳) appears in classical poetry and literature, often symbolizing autumn or separation.
  • The bird's predatory nature and distinctive hunting method have made it a subject of folk observation and symbolic meaning.

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