鶳 (shī) - Shi — an ancient name for a type & used in historical texts and names.

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shī ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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鶳 · shī

Shi — an ancient name for a type of bird, possibly a mythical or rare species;

used in historical texts and names.

Shi — an ancient name for a typeused in historical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Shi birdAncient shiRare shiMythical shiBird category

Synonyms

  • 鸟— bird (general term)
  • 禽— bird, fowl

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shi bird was mentioned in ancient texts (鶳鸟).
  • This character appears in classical literature (鶳 in literature).
  • Some historical figures used this character in names (人名用鶳).

Collocations

  • Shi bird(鶳鸟)
  • Ancient shi(古鶳)
  • Rare shi(珍鶳)
  • Mythical shi(神鶳)
  • Bird category(鸟類鶳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a bird name.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Sometimes used in historical or literary contexts.

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