鵼 (kōng) - Kong — a mythical bird in Japanese and

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鵼 · kōng

Kong — a mythical bird in Japanese and Chinese folklore, often depicted as a bird with a human face.

Kong — a mythical bird in Japanese and

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kong birdnight kongauspicious kongkong crykong featherkong legend

Synonyms

  • 怪鸟— strange bird; mythical bird
  • 妖禽— monstrous bird; demonic bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The kong bird appears in Japanese mythology (鵼).
  • Some legends describe it as a night bird (夜鵼).
  • It is sometimes considered an auspicious creature (瑞鵼).
  • In art, it may be shown with a monkey's body (猴身鵼).

Collocations

  • kong bird(鵼)
  • night kong(夜鵼)
  • auspicious kong(瑞鵼)
  • kong cry(鵼鸣)
  • kong feather(鵼羽)
  • kong legend(鵼传说)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known from Japanese folklore and medieval texts, with some references in Chinese contexts.
  • Often described as a chimera-like creature, combining features of birds and other animals.
  • In some traditions, its cry is considered ominous or prophetic.

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