鶬 (cāng) - Cāng — refers to the grey heron or & also appears in classical Chinese terms.

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cāng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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鶬 · cāng

Cāng — refers to the grey heron or egret;

also appears in classical Chinese terms.

Cāng — refers to the grey heron oralso appears in classical Chinese terms.

Usage highlights

Grey heronHeron callHeron featherHeron in flightHeron and crane

Synonyms

  • 鷺— egret (similar water bird)
  • 鶴— crane (similar elegant bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grey heron (鶬鶊) is a type of water bird.
  • In ancient texts, 鶬 was used to describe certain birds (鶬鶬).
  • The call of the heron (鶬鳴) is mentioned in poetry.

Collocations

  • Grey heron(鶬鶊)
  • Heron call(鶬鳴)
  • Heron feather(鶬羽)
  • Heron in flight(鶬飛)
  • Heron and crane(鶬鶴)

Idioms

  • Herons and egrets flying together(鶬鷺齊飛)
  • The heron stands alone in the marsh(鶬立澤中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry and texts as a symbol of solitude and elegance.
  • Associated with water environments and often depicted in traditional ink paintings.
  • Considered an auspicious bird in some classical contexts.

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