鶯 (yīng) - Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly & often associated with spring and beautiful singing in

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Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly the Japanese nightingale or bush warbler;

often associated with spring and beautiful singing in Chinese culture.

Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularlyoften associated with spring and beautiful singing in

Usage highlights

Oriole's songOriole and swallowOriole's tongueGolden orioleOriole's melodySpring oriole

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole sings beautifully in spring (莺歌燕舞).
  • We heard nightingales in the garden (花园里的莺声).
  • Oriole feathers are yellow and green (莺的羽毛是黄绿色的).
  • The poet described the oriole's song (诗人描写莺啼).

Collocations

  • Oriole's song(莺啼)
  • Oriole and swallow(莺燕)
  • Oriole's tongue(莺舌)
  • Golden oriole(黄莺)
  • Oriole's melody(莺韵)
  • Spring oriole(春莺)

Idioms

  • Orioles sing and swallows dance — a scene of prosperity(莺歌燕舞)
  • Orioles cry and flowers bloom — beautiful spring scenery(莺啼花开)
  • Orioles in the willows and flowers — beautiful spring scene(柳莺花燕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry and literature, the oriole symbolizes spring, beauty, and joyful sounds.
  • The oriole is often paired with swallows and flowers to depict idyllic spring scenes.
  • In traditional Chinese painting, orioles frequently appear in spring-themed works.

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