鶪 (jú) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often associated & also used in ancient texts to refer to

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鶪 · jú

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often associated with the cuckoo or shrike family;

also used in ancient texts to refer to certain bird species.

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often associatedalso used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

鶪鸟鶪鸣鶪声鶪羽鶪类

Synonyms

  • 鸴— another name for certain small birds, sometimes confused or overlapping in classical texts
  • 鳷— mythological bird with similar archaic usage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the 鶪 bird (鶪鸟).
  • Some scholars identify the 鶪 as a type of cuckoo (杜鹃类).
  • Mythological birds like the 鶪 appear in classical literature (古典文学).

Collocations

  • 鶪鸟(the 鶪 bird)
  • 鶪鸣(the call of the 鶪)
  • 鶪声(sound of the 鶪)
  • 鶪羽(feathers of the 鶪)
  • 鶪类(category of 鶪 birds)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and mythology as a rare or symbolic bird.
  • Sometimes associated with seasonal changes or omens in folk beliefs.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts except in classical studies or specialized ornithological discussions.

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