鵤 (jiao) - A type of bird & specifically refers to a crossbill (bird with crossed

鵤Tone 5

jiao ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

鵤 · jiao

A type of bird;

specifically refers to a crossbill (bird with crossed mandibles);

also used in some Japanese names.

A type of birdspecifically refers to a crossbill (bird with crossedalso used in some Japanese names.

Usage highlights

crossbill birdJapanese surnamebird with crossed beakbird species

Synonyms

  • 交嘴鸟— crossbill (literal: crossed-mouth bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crossbill is known for its unique beak (鵤鸟).
  • This character appears in some Japanese surnames (鵤).
  • The bird's crossed mandibles help it extract seeds (鵤的喙).

Collocations

  • crossbill bird(鵤鸟)
  • Japanese surname(鵤)
  • bird with crossed beak(交嘴鵤)
  • bird species(鵤科)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is quite rare in modern Chinese usage.
  • More commonly encountered in Japanese contexts as a surname or place name element.
  • The character depicts a bird with crossed mandibles, specifically referring to crossbills.

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