鶖 (qiū) - A large water bird, specifically the ibis or & also refers to a type of wild duck.

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鶖 · qiū

A large water bird, specifically the ibis or heron;

also refers to a type of wild duck.

A large water bird, specifically the ibis oralso refers to a type of wild duck.

Usage highlights

ibis birdheronwild duckwhite ibisblackibis feathers

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ibis waded in the shallow water (鶖鸟在浅水中涉水).
  • He observed a heron catching fish (他观察一只鶖在捕鱼).
  • The wild ducks migrated south for winter (鶖鸭南迁过冬).

Collocations

  • ibis bird(鶖鸟)
  • heron(鶖)
  • wild duck(鶖鸭)
  • white ibis(白鶖)
  • black-headed ibis(黑头鶖)
  • ibis feathers(鶖羽)

Idioms

  • Like an ibis standing alone(鶖立鸡群)
  • The ibis's long legs(鶖胫)
  • Ibis and heron dancing together(鶖鹭共舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the ibis/heron is often associated with elegance, solitude, and patience due to its graceful posture while standing in water.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature, symbolizing natural beauty and tranquility.
  • As a rare character in modern usage, it maintains a classical, literary feel.

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