鷂 (yào) - Sparrowhawk — refers to a type of small & also used in names for kites and military

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Sparrowhawk — refers to a type of small to medium-sized bird of prey in the Accipitridae family, known for its agility and hunting skills;

also used in names for kites and military formations.

Sparrowhawk — refers to a type of smallalso used in names for kites and military

Usage highlights

SparrowhawkPaper kiteSparrowhawk formationEurasian sparrowhawkNorthern harrierHawk kite

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle/hawk (broader category of birds of prey)
  • 隼— falcon (another type of bird of prey)

Antonyms

  • 鸽— dove (symbol of peace, opposite of predatory nature)
  • 雀— sparrow (prey bird, opposite of predator)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sparrowhawk (鷂子) soared gracefully in the sky.
  • He flew a hawk-shaped kite (纸鷂).
  • The ancient military formation was called the Sparrowhawk Formation (鷂形阵).
  • The Eurasian sparrowhawk (雀鷂) is a common species in the region.

Collocations

  • Sparrowhawk(鷂子)
  • Paper kite(纸鷂)
  • Sparrowhawk formation(鷂形阵)
  • Eurasian sparrowhawk(雀鷂)
  • Northern harrier(白尾鷂)
  • Hawk kite(鷂风筝)

Idioms

  • Fierce as a hawk, swift as a swallow(鷂猛燕疾)
  • The hawk soars over the plain(鷂过平川)
  • Hawk's eye, eagle's claw(鷂眼鹰爪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the sparrowhawk symbolizes agility, precision, and military prowess.
  • The character appears in historical military terminology, particularly in formation names.
  • Traditionally associated with kites in some regional cultures, where hawk-shaped kites are popular.

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