鷖 (yī) - E — a kind of bird, possibly a & also used in ancient texts to refer to

鷖Tone 1

yī ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鷖 · yī

E — a kind of bird, possibly a tern or a gull;

also used in ancient texts to refer to a type of phoenix-like mythical bird;

a chariot ornament in ancient times.

E — a kind of bird, possibly aalso used in ancient texts to refer toa chariot ornament in ancient times.

Usage highlights

E birdE ornamentE chariot

Synonyms

  • 鸟— bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The E bird is mentioned in ancient texts (鷖).
  • He studied the E ornament on the ancient chariot (鷖).
  • The poem describes the flight of the E (鷖).

Collocations

  • E bird(鷖鸟)
  • E ornament(鷖饰)
  • E chariot(鷖车)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Poetry' (《诗经》) as a type of bird.
  • In some contexts, it refers to a mythical bird, sometimes associated with the phoenix.
  • Also used to describe ornaments on royal chariots in ancient China.

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