鵳 (jiān) - A type of hawk or falcon & specifically refers to the sparrow hawk or similar

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鵳 · jiān

A type of hawk or falcon;

specifically refers to the sparrow hawk or similar bird of prey in Chinese ornithology.

A type of hawk or falconspecifically refers to the sparrow hawk or similar

Usage highlights

sparrow hawkhawk categoryhunting hawk鵳 feather鵳 eye

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle; hawk (general term)
  • 隼— falcon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sparrow hawk (鵳) is a small bird of prey.
  • He spotted a hawk (鵳) circling overhead.
  • In ancient texts, the 鵳 was mentioned as a hunting bird.

Collocations

  • sparrow hawk(鵳鸟)
  • hawk category(鵳类)
  • hunting hawk(猎鵳)
  • 鵳 feather(鵳羽)
  • 鵳 eye(鵳目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of hawk or falcon.
  • Used in traditional Chinese ornithology to classify certain birds of prey.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized or literary contexts.

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