鶋 (jū) - A type of bird, specifically referring to the

鶋Tone 1

jū ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

鶋 · jū

A type of bird, specifically referring to the pelican (鹈鶋) or used in ancient texts for certain bird species.

A type of bird, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

PelicanBird speciesAncient bird nameSeabirdWater bird

Synonyms

  • 鹈鶋— pelican (the complete term)
  • 鹈— pelican (abbreviated form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pelican (鹈鶋) is a large water bird with a distinctive throat pouch.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鶋 as a type of seabird.
  • The character 鶋 appears in classical Chinese literature describing birds.

Collocations

  • Pelican(鹈鶋)
  • Bird species(鶋鸟)
  • Ancient bird name(古鶋)
  • Seabird(海鶋)
  • Water bird(水鶋)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鶋 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for specific bird species.
  • Most commonly used in the compound 鹈鶋 to refer to pelicans in modern Chinese.
  • Considered a rare character in contemporary usage.

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