鷁 (yì) - A legendary aquatic bird in Chinese mythology, often & used in classical literature to symbolize grace and

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鷁 · yì

A legendary aquatic bird in Chinese mythology, often depicted as having the ability to walk on water;

used in classical literature to symbolize grace and elegance.

A legendary aquatic bird in Chinese mythology, oftenused in classical literature to symbolize grace and

Usage highlights

Bird figureheadElegant birdBird's shadowBird boatMythical aquatic birdBird decoration

Synonyms

  • 鹢— Alternative form of the same mythical bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The painting depicted a mythical bird (鷁) walking on water.
  • In ancient texts, the bird was described as elegant (鷁鸟).
  • The boat was decorated with a bird figurehead (鷁首).
  • Poets often used the bird as a metaphor for grace (鷁影).

Collocations

  • Bird figurehead(鷁首)
  • Elegant bird(鷁鸟)
  • Bird's shadow(鷁影)
  • Bird boat(鷁舟)
  • Mythical aquatic bird(水鷁)
  • Bird decoration(鷁饰)

Idioms

  • Like a bird walking on water(如鷁行水)
  • The bird's graceful flight(鷁翔凤翥)
  • Bird-headed boat sailing smoothly(鷁首徐来)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The bird appears in Chinese mythology as a creature that can walk on water without sinking.
  • In ancient times, boats were often decorated with bird figureheads to symbolize safe passage.
  • The bird is frequently mentioned in classical poetry as a symbol of elegance and grace.
  • It represents the harmonious relationship between water and air elements in Chinese cosmology.

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