鷉 (tī) - Grebe — refers to small to medium-sized aquatic

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Grebe — refers to small to medium-sized aquatic diving birds in the family Podicipedidae, known for their excellent diving abilities.

Grebe — refers to small to medium-sized aquatic

Usage highlights

Little grebeGrebe familyGrebe divingGrebe habitatGrebe feathersGrebe migration

Synonyms

  • 鸊鷉— grebe (full ornithological term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The little grebe (小鷉鸊) is common in Asian wetlands.
  • Grebes build floating nests (鷉巢) in marshes.
  • We observed a grebe diving for fish (鷉捕鱼).
  • Grebes have lobed toes for swimming (鷉的蹼足).

Collocations

  • Little grebe(小鷉鸊)
  • Grebe family(鷉科)
  • Grebe diving(鷉潜水)
  • Grebe habitat(鷉栖息地)
  • Grebe feathers(鷉羽毛)
  • Grebe migration(鷉迁徙)

Idioms

  • As elusive as a grebe(鷉隐鷉现)
  • Grebe's graceful dive(鷉入清波)
  • Grebe and reeds companionship(鷉苇相依)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Grebes appear in classical Chinese poetry as symbols of tranquility and natural harmony.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, grebes represent adaptability and grace in water environments.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular but appears in ornithological contexts.

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