鶗 (tí) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology & also refers to the cuckoo bird in some

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鶗 · tí

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology;

also refers to the cuckoo bird in some contexts.

A legendary bird in Chinese mythologyalso refers to the cuckoo bird in some

Usage highlights

Mythical birdBird callAncient text referenceClassical poetryRare characterBird in mythology

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical bird appears in ancient texts (鶗鴂).
  • Some identify it with the cuckoo (杜鹃).
  • It appears in classical poetry (鶗鴂鸣时).
  • The character is rare in modern usage (鶗).

Collocations

  • Mythical bird(鶗鴂)
  • Bird call(鶗鴂鸣)
  • Ancient text reference(鶗鴂篇)
  • Classical poetry(鶗鴂诗)
  • Rare character(鶗字)
  • Bird in mythology(神话鶗)

Idioms

  • The cuckoo cries at the wrong time(鶗鴂先鸣)
  • The mythical bird's call(鶗鴂之鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythology and classical literature.
  • Often associated with seasonal changes or omens in traditional texts.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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