鶇 (dōng) - Dong — refers to thrushes, a family of & specifically refers to birds in the Turdidae family.

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dōng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鶇 · dōng

Dong — refers to thrushes, a family of songbirds known for their melodious singing;

specifically refers to birds in the Turdidae family.

Dong — refers to thrushes, a family ofspecifically refers to birds in the Turdidae family.

Usage highlights

thrush birdsong thrushmistle thrushfieldfareblackbirdthrush family

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The thrush (鶇) sings beautifully in the forest.
  • We spotted a song thrush (歌鶇) during our birdwatching trip.
  • The mistle thrush (槲鶇) feeds on berries.
  • Thrushes (鶇科 birds) are known for their spotted breasts.

Collocations

  • thrush bird(鶇鳥)
  • song thrush(歌鶇)
  • mistle thrush(槲鶇)
  • fieldfare(田鶇)
  • blackbird(黑鶇)
  • thrush family(鶇科)

Idioms

  • As melodious as a thrush's song(如鶇鳴般悅耳)
  • The thrush announces spring(鶇報春來)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Thrushes are celebrated in Chinese poetry and literature for their beautiful songs, often symbolizing the arrival of spring.
  • In traditional bird-and-flower painting, the thrush is a popular subject representing harmony with nature.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing birds and their behaviors.

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