() - A type of wild goose or swan & a rare character referring to a specific bird

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A type of wild goose or swan;

a rare character referring to a specific bird species.

A type of wild goose or swana rare character referring to a specific bird

Usage highlights

wild goose鶀 birdflying 鶀鶀 feathers鶀 migration

Synonyms

  • wild goose (more common term)
  • goose (domestic)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wild goose (鶀) migrated south for winter.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鶀 bird in poetry.
  • Ornithologists study the 鶀 species (鶀类).

Collocations

  • wild goose(野鶀)
  • 鶀 bird(鶀鸟)
  • flying 鶀(飞鶀)
  • 鶀 feathers(鶀羽)
  • 鶀 migration(鶀迁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a poetic reference to migratory birds.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Often associated with autumn and seasonal changes in traditional poetry.

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