() - Qī — a type of bird mentioned in & specifically refers to the 鶈鳩 (qī jiū), a

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Qī — a type of bird mentioned in ancient Chinese texts;

specifically refers to the 鶈鳩 (qī jiū), a bird name found in classical literature.

Qī — a type of bird mentioned inspecifically refers to the 鶈鳩 (qī jiū), a

Usage highlights

鶈鳩鶈鸟
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The 鶈 bird is mentioned in ancient texts (鶈鳩).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (鶈).
  • It refers to a specific type of bird in historical records (鶈鸟).

Collocations

  • qī jiū(鶈鳩)
  • qī niǎo(鶈鸟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a bird name, though its exact species identification is uncertain.
  • Considered a rare character primarily found in classical literature rather than modern usage.
  • Represents the rich biodiversity recorded in traditional Chinese natural history texts.

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