鵷 (yuān) - Yuān — a mythical phoenix-like bird in Chinese & one of the auspicious birds.

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鵷 · yuān

Yuān — a mythical phoenix-like bird in Chinese mythology, often associated with nobility and purity;

one of the auspicious birds.

Yuān — a mythical phoenix-like bird in Chineseone of the auspicious birds.

Usage highlights

Yuān birdYuān and phoenixYuān companionYuān flightYuān chickYuān pond

Synonyms

  • 凤— phoenix (mythical bird)
  • 鸾— mythical bird similar to phoenix
  • 鹏— roc (mythical giant bird)

Antonyms

  • 鸦— crow (common bird, opposite of noble yuān)
  • 雀— sparrow (small ordinary bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yuān bird is a mythical creature (鹓鶵).
  • He was compared to the noble yuān (鹓行).
  • The yuān and the phoenix are both auspicious birds (鹓凤).
  • The yuān flies only with other noble birds (鹓侣).

Collocations

  • Yuān bird(鹓鸟)
  • Yuān and phoenix(鹓凤)
  • Yuān companion(鹓侣)
  • Yuān flight(鹓行)
  • Yuān chick(鹓鶵)
  • Yuān pond(鹓池)

Idioms

  • The yuān soars high(鹓动鸾飞)
  • Yuān flies, rabbit runs(鹓动兔脱)
  • Yuān pond and phoenix pond(鹓池凤沼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, the yuān is one of the five phoenix-like birds, often associated with nobility and high virtue.
  • The yuān bird was said to appear only in times of peace and prosperity, symbolizing auspiciousness.
  • In classical literature, the yuān was used as a metaphor for virtuous officials or noble persons.

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