鵲 (què) - Magpie — a bird species known for its

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Magpie — a bird species known for its black and white plumage, considered an auspicious bird in Chinese culture that brings good news.

Magpie — a bird species known for its

Usage highlights

Magpie bridgeMagpie's nestMagpie doveMagpie stepsMagpie hairMagpie mirror

Synonyms

  • 喜鹊— Magpie (full name emphasizing auspiciousness)

Antonyms

  • 鸦— Crow (often considered inauspicious)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The magpie is singing on the branch (喜鹊在枝头叫).
  • Magpies build nests in trees (鹊在树上筑巢).
  • According to legend, magpies form the bridge on the seventh night of the seventh month (传说鹊在七夕搭桥).
  • The magpie's call is believed to foretell good news (鹊鸣报喜).

Collocations

  • Magpie bridge(鹊桥)
  • Magpie's nest(鹊巢)
  • Magpie dove(鹊鸠)
  • Magpie steps(鹊步)
  • Magpie hair(鹊发)
  • Magpie mirror(鹊镜)

Idioms

  • The magpie巢 is occupied by the dove(鹊巢鸠占)
  • Magpies announcing joy(鹊报喜讯)
  • Magpies forming a bridge(鹊桥相会)
  • Magpies filling the river(鹊填河)
  • Hearing magpies brings joy(闻鹊则喜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese folklore, magpies are considered auspicious birds that bring good news and happiness.
  • The Cowherd and Weaver Girl legend features magpies forming a bridge across the Milky Way on Qixi Festival.
  • The magpie's call is traditionally interpreted as heralding the arrival of guests or good fortune.
  • Magpies appear frequently in Chinese poetry and art as symbols of joy and reunion.

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