鵞 (é) - Goose — a large waterfowl with a long & also refers to the wild species.

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Goose — a large waterfowl with a long neck, domesticated for meat, eggs, and feathers;

also refers to the wild species.

Goose — a large waterfowl with a longalso refers to the wild species.

Usage highlights

GooseWild gooseGoose downGoose featherGoose eggGoose liver

Synonyms

  • 雁— Wild goose (specifically refers to migratory species)
  • 鸿— Swan goose; large wild goose (more literary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A flock of geese flew overhead (一群鹅飞过).
  • We keep geese on the farm (我们在农场养鹅).
  • Goose down is used in warm jackets (鹅绒用于保暖夹克).
  • The story of the goose that laid golden eggs (下金蛋的鹅的故事).

Collocations

  • Goose(鹅)
  • Wild goose(大雁/野鹅)
  • Goose down(鹅绒)
  • Goose feather(鹅毛)
  • Goose egg(鹅蛋)
  • Goose liver(鹅肝)

Idioms

  • A swan goose feather from a thousand li away(千里送鹅毛)
  • Like a goose stretching its neck(鹅行鸭步)
  • The wild goose casts a shadow on the cold pond(雁影寒潭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Geese are associated with loyalty and companionship in Chinese culture, as they mate for life.
  • In traditional symbolism, the wild goose (雁) represents messages and communication over long distances.
  • Goose down and feathers have been valued for warmth and writing implements (quills) throughout history.

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