鶑 (yīng) - A variant form of 鶯 (yīng), meaning oriole,

鶑Tone 1

yīng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

鶑 · yīng

A variant form of 鶯 (yīng), meaning oriole, a type of songbird known for its melodious singing.

A variant form of 鶯 (yīng), meaning oriole,

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鶯— oriole (standard form)
  • 黄鹂— oriole (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole (鶑) sings beautifully in spring.
  • Orioles (鶑) are often depicted in classical Chinese poetry.
  • The golden oriole (黄鶑) is a common sight in Chinese gardens.

Collocations

  • oriole bird(鶑鸟)
  • golden oriole(黄鶑)
  • oriole's song(鶑啼)
  • spring oriole(春鶑)
  • nightingale(夜鶑)
  • oriole and swallow(鶑燕)

Idioms

  • Orioles sing and swallows dance(鶑歌燕舞)
  • The oriole hides its voice and the wild goose hides its shadow(鶑声燕影)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the oriole symbolizes spring, renewal, and beautiful singing.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of natural beauty and harmony.
  • As a variant character, 鶑 is less commonly used than the standard form 鶯 in modern contexts.

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