鶢 (yuán) - A type of seabird, specifically referring to the & used in classical Chinese texts.

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yuán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鶢 · yuán

A type of seabird, specifically referring to the petrel or shearwater;

used in classical Chinese texts.

A type of seabird, specifically referring to theused in classical Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

petrel birdflying petrelsea petrel鶢鶢鶢居

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The petrel flies over the ocean (鶢鶢飞于海上).
  • Ancient texts mention the 鶢 bird (古书提到鶢鸟).
  • This character describes a seabird (这个字描述一种海鸟).

Collocations

  • petrel bird(鶢鸟)
  • flying petrel(飞鶢)
  • sea petrel(海鶢)
  • the petrel(鶢鶢)
  • petrel dwelling(鶢居)

Idioms

  • The petrel fears the wind and rain(鶢避风雨)
  • Like a petrel soaring over waves(如鶢凌波)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a type of seabird.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe birds associated with the ocean.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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