鵟 (kuáng) - Buzzard — refers to a type of large

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kuáng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

鵟 · kuáng

Buzzard — refers to a type of large bird of prey in the genus Buteo, known for its broad wings and soaring flight.

Buzzard — refers to a type of large

Usage highlights

Common buzzardRoughBuzzard speciesBuzzard's flightBuzzard's nest

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle, hawk (broader term for birds of prey)
  • 隼— falcon (another type of bird of prey)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A common buzzard (普通鵟) soared overhead.
  • The rough-legged buzzard (毛脚鵟) is a winter visitor.
  • He is a birdwatcher specializing in buzzards (鵟类).

Collocations

  • Common buzzard(普通鵟)
  • Rough-legged buzzard(毛脚鵟)
  • Buzzard species(鵟类)
  • Buzzard's flight(鵟的飞行)
  • Buzzard's nest(鵟的巢)

Idioms

  • Soaring like a buzzard(如鵟翱翔)
  • Buzzard's keen eye(鵟之锐目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鵟 is a specialized ornithological term, not commonly used in everyday language.
  • In Chinese culture, birds of prey often symbolize vision, power, and freedom.
  • The character is composed of the bird radical (鳥) and the phonetic component 狂.

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