鶚 (è) - osprey — a large fish-eating bird of prey & also known as fish hawk or sea eagle.

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鶚 · è

osprey — a large fish-eating bird of prey;

also known as fish hawk or sea eagle.

osprey — a large fish-eating bird of preyalso known as fish hawk or sea eagle.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鱼鹰— fish eagle (common name for osprey)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An osprey caught a fish (鶚捕鱼).
  • We saw an osprey nest (鶚巢) near the lake.
  • The osprey is a skilled fisherman (鶚是捕鱼能手).
  • Ospreys migrate long distances (鶚迁徙).

Collocations

  • osprey(鱼鶚)
  • osprey nest(鶚巢)
  • osprey's gaze(鶚视)
  • osprey feather(鶚羽)
  • osprey hunting(鶚猎)
  • osprey flying(鶚飞)

Idioms

  • Like an osprey's gaze — sharp and piercing(鶚视眈眈)
  • Osprey's stern look — fierce and intimidating(鶚顾)
  • Osprey among chickens — outstanding among mediocrity(鶚立鸡群)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the osprey symbolizes sharp vision, ferocity, and hunting prowess.
  • Historically used in literary descriptions of fierce warriors or sharp-eyed officials.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing birds of prey and their characteristics.

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