鵭 (qín) - Bird — a general term for birds & specifically refers to the magpie in some contexts.

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qín ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鵭 · qín

Bird — a general term for birds;

specifically refers to the magpie in some contexts.

Bird — a general term for birdsspecifically refers to the magpie in some contexts.

Usage highlights

Bird's nestBird songBird cageBird watchingMigratory birdBird of prey

Synonyms

  • 禽— fowl, birds (general term)

Antonyms

  • 兽— beast, land animal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A bird is singing in the tree (鸟在树上唱歌).
  • He is an early bird (他是个早起的人).
  • The bird flew south for the winter (鸟南飞过冬).
  • There is a bird's nest on the roof (屋顶上有一个鸟巢).

Collocations

  • Bird's nest(鸟巢)
  • Bird song(鸟鸣)
  • Bird cage(鸟笼)
  • Bird watching(观鸟)
  • Migratory bird(候鸟)
  • Bird of prey(猛禽)

Idioms

  • The startled bird is easily startled(惊弓之鸟)
  • A snipe and a clam grapple, a fisherman profits(鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利)
  • Birds of a feather flock together(物以类聚，人以群分)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom, beauty, and the connection between heaven and earth.
  • Specific birds carry distinct symbolic meanings; for example, the magpie (喜鹊) is an omen of joy and good fortune.
  • The character 鸟 is a common radical in many Chinese characters related to birds or flight.

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