鶻 (gú) - Falcon — refers to a type of swift, & also appears in historical and literary contexts.

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Falcon — refers to a type of swift, predatory bird;

also appears in historical and literary contexts.

Falcon — refers to a type of swift,also appears in historical and literary contexts.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鷹— eagle (broader category of birds of prey)
  • 隼— falcon (more common term for falcon)

Antonyms

  • 鳩— dove (symbol of peace, opposite of predatory nature)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The falcon (鶻) is a bird of prey known for its speed.
  • He trained a falcon for hunting (鶻獵).
  • In poetry, the falcon symbolizes swiftness and precision (鶻之迅捷).

Collocations

  • falcon(鶻)
  • falconry(鶻獵)
  • falcon's speed(鶻迅)
  • falcon eye(鶻眼)
  • sea falcon(海鶻)
  • falcon strike(鶻擊)

Idioms

  • Eyes like a falcon, gaze like an eagle(鶻眼鷹睛)
  • Falcon strikes the autumn sky(鶻擊秋空)
  • Falcon seizes a hare(鶻捉兔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in falconry, a popular sport among nobility in ancient China.
  • Symbolizes speed, precision, and ferocity in literary and poetic contexts.
  • Often associated with martial prowess and sharp vision in idioms.

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