鶡 (hé) - He — a type of pheasant or partridge, & also refers to a type of helmet decoration
鶡 · hé
He — a type of pheasant or partridge, specifically the long-tailed pheasant;
also refers to a type of helmet decoration made from pheasant feathers in ancient times.
He — a type of pheasant or partridge,also refers to a type of helmet decoration
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The long-tailed pheasant (鶡) is known for its beautiful plumage.
- Ancient warriors wore helmets with pheasant feather decorations (鶡冠).
- The bird is native to mountainous regions of China (鶡鸟).
Collocations
- pheasant(鶡鸟)
- pheasant helmet(鶡冠)
- pheasant feather(鶡羽)
- long-tailed pheasant(长尾鶡)
- pheasant decoration(鶡饰)
Idioms
- Wearing a pheasant-feather helmet(戴鶡冠)
- Pheasant-feather official cap(鶡冠博带)
Cultural background
FAQ- In ancient China, pheasant feathers were used as military decorations on helmets to denote rank and bravery.
- The pheasant was considered a symbol of courage and martial spirit due to its fighting nature.
- 鶡冠 (pheasant-feather cap) was worn by military officials during the Qin and Han dynasties.