(tián) - A type of bird, specifically the black-naped oriole & sometimes used in classical texts to refer to

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A type of bird, specifically the black-naped oriole or similar species;

sometimes used in classical texts to refer to certain birds.

A type of bird, specifically the black-naped oriolesometimes used in classical texts to refer to

Usage highlights

BlackBird speciesMelodious songClassical referenceOrnithology termAncient poetry

Synonyms

  • 黄鹂oriole (more common term)
  • bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The black-naped oriole (黑枕黄鹂) is sometimes referred to as 鷏 in classical texts.
  • In ancient poetry, the 鷏 bird's song was described as melodious (鷏鸟的鸣声).
  • Ornithologists study various species including the 鷏 (鸟类学家研究包括鷏在内的多种鸟类).

Collocations

  • Black-naped oriole(黑枕黄鹂)
  • Bird species(鸟类)
  • Melodious song(悦耳鸣声)
  • Classical reference(古典文献中的引用)
  • Ornithology term(鸟类学术语)
  • Ancient poetry(古诗中的鷏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and poetry as a reference to specific bird species.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars and bird enthusiasts.
  • Represents the rich vocabulary for birds in classical Chinese literature.

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