鵯 (bēi) - Bulbul — refers to various species of songbirds

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鵯 · bēi

Bulbul — refers to various species of songbirds in the family Pycnonotidae, known for their melodious calls and often found in Asia and Africa.

Bulbul — refers to various species of songbirds

Usage highlights

LightBrownCrested bulbulBlack bulbulRedBulbul family

Synonyms

  • 白头翁— Light-vented bulbul (alternative name)
  • 鸣禽— Songbird (broader category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bulbul is singing in the garden (鵯在花园里唱歌).
  • We spotted a light-vented bulbul (白头鵯) during our birdwatching trip.
  • Bulbuls are common in urban parks (鵯类在城市公园很常见).
  • The red-whiskered bulbul has distinctive markings (红耳鵯有独特的斑纹).

Collocations

  • Light-vented bulbul(白头鵯)
  • Brown-eared bulbul(栗耳鵯)
  • Crested bulbul(冠鵯)
  • Black bulbul(黑鵯)
  • Red-whiskered bulbul(红耳鵯)
  • Bulbul family(鵯科)

Idioms

  • Like a bulbul singing in spring(如鵯鸣春)
  • The bulbul announces the dawn(鵯报晨光)
  • Bulbul among flowering branches(花枝鵯语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bulbuls are celebrated in Chinese poetry and art for their beautiful songs, often symbolizing the arrival of spring or joyful occasions.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the bulbul's melodious call is associated with harmony and natural beauty.
  • The character 鵯 is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in ornithological contexts and classical literature.

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