(jīng) - A type of water bird, specifically the pond

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jīng | 19 strokes | radical:

· jīng

A type of water bird, specifically the pond heron or a similar aquatic bird species.

A type of water bird, specifically the pond

Usage highlights

pond heronwater bird鶄 birdblue heron鶄 feather鶄 habitat

Synonyms

  • heron, egret
  • stork

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond heron (鶄) waded in the shallow water.
  • We spotted a rare water bird (水鶄) by the lake.
  • Ancient texts mention this aquatic bird (鶄鸟).

Collocations

  • pond heron(池鶄)
  • water bird(水鶄)
  • 鶄 bird(鶄鸟)
  • blue heron(青鶄)
  • 鶄 feather(鶄羽)
  • 鶄 habitat(鶄栖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of water bird.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.
  • The character contains the bird radical (鳥), indicating its avian nature.

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