鶩 (wù) - Duck — refers to domestic or wild ducks & particularly used for wild ducks or waterfowl.

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鶩 · wù

Duck — refers to domestic or wild ducks;

particularly used for wild ducks or waterfowl.

Duck — refers to domestic or wild ducksparticularly used for wild ducks or waterfowl.

Usage highlights

Wild duckDuck feathersFlock of ducksDuck huntingSwimming duckDuck pond

Synonyms

  • 鸭— duck (more common term)
  • 野鸭— wild duck

Antonyms

  • 鹅— goose (larger waterfowl)
  • 鹤— crane (elegant bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A flock of wild ducks flew overhead (一群野鶩).
  • Duck hunting was a common practice (捕鶩).
  • The pond was filled with swimming ducks (池中游鶩).
  • Duck feathers were used for bedding (鶩羽).

Collocations

  • Wild duck(野鶩)
  • Duck feathers(鶩羽)
  • Flock of ducks(群鶩)
  • Duck hunting(捕鶩)
  • Swimming duck(游鶩)
  • Duck pond(鶩池)

Idioms

  • Trying to catch both the fish and the wild duck(刻鶄类鶩)
  • Like a flock of ducks following(趋之若鶩)
  • A swan among ducks(鶩中天鹅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 鶩 often appears in pastoral and natural scenes, symbolizing rural life.
  • The character is associated with water and wetlands, reflecting the habitat of ducks.
  • In some contexts, it contrasts with more elegant birds like swans or cranes.

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