鶘 (hú) - Pelican — a large water bird with a

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Pelican — a large water bird with a distinctive throat pouch used for catching fish.

Pelican — a large water bird with a

Usage highlights

PelicanPelican speciesWhite pelicanBrown pelicanPelican beakPelican pouch

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a pelican (鹈鹕) at the lake.
  • The pelican's beak (鹈鹕的喙) can hold a lot of fish.
  • Pelicans (鹈鹕) are often found near coastal areas.
  • The pelican (鹈鹕) is known for its large throat pouch.

Collocations

  • Pelican(鹈鹕)
  • Pelican species(鹈鹕种类)
  • White pelican(白鹈鹕)
  • Brown pelican(褐鹈鹕)
  • Pelican beak(鹈鹕嘴)
  • Pelican pouch(鹈鹕的喉囊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The pelican appears in Chinese natural history and zoological contexts.
  • It is sometimes used metaphorically in literature due to its distinctive appearance and feeding habits.

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