鶞 (chūn) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted

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鶞 · chūn

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted as a type of crane or heron with auspicious connotations.

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted

Usage highlights

Mythical birdAuspicious bird鶞 craneAncient birdRare bird

Synonyms

  • 鹤— crane (similar bird type)
  • 鹄— swan (another large water bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical bird appears in ancient texts (鶞鸟).
  • Classical literature mentions this auspicious creature (鶞).
  • Some scholars identify it with the crane family (鶞类).

Collocations

  • Mythical bird(鶞鸟)
  • Auspicious bird(祥鶞)
  • 鶞 crane(鶞鹤)
  • Ancient bird(古鶞)
  • Rare bird(珍鶞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a mythical or rare bird.
  • Often associated with auspicious omens in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Considered part of Chinese mythological bestiary alongside other legendary creatures.

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