() - A type of water bird, specifically referring to

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tī | 21 strokes | radical:

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A type of water bird, specifically referring to grebes or similar diving birds.

A type of water bird, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

grebe birdlittle grebegreat crested grebegrebe habitatgrebe feathers

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The grebe is an excellent diver (鷈鸟擅长潜水).
  • We spotted a grebe on the lake (我们在湖上看到一只鷈).
  • Grebes build floating nests (鷈建造浮巢).

Collocations

  • grebe bird(鷈鸟)
  • little grebe(小鷈)
  • great crested grebe(凤头鷈)
  • grebe habitat(鷈栖息地)
  • grebe feathers(鷈羽毛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鷈 appears in classical Chinese texts describing water birds.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in ornithological contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, water birds often symbolize freedom and natural beauty.

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