(yīng) - A type of bird, possibly a kind of & a rare character used primarily in historical texts

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yīng | 19 strokes | radical:

· yīng

A type of bird, possibly a kind of warbler or oriole;

a rare character used primarily in historical texts and personal names.

A type of bird, possibly a kind ofa rare character used primarily in historical texts

Usage highlights

鶧鸟鶧鸣鶧羽鶧儿鶧飞

Synonyms

  • oriole or warbler (more common bird character)
  • bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The birdcall was identified as a 鶧 (鶧鸟).
  • In ancient poetry, the 鶧 appears as a poetic reference (鶧鸣).
  • This character is sometimes used in names (e.g., 鶧儿).

Collocations

  • bird species(鶧鸟)
  • bird song(鶧鸣)
  • bird feather(鶧羽)
  • personal name(鶧儿)
  • bird flying(鶧飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character, primarily found in classical Chinese texts and poetry.
  • Used occasionally in personal names, particularly in historical contexts.
  • Represents a specific type of bird, though the exact species is not clearly defined in modern ornithology.

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