鷘 (chì) - A type of water bird, specifically referring to
鷘 · chì
A type of water bird, specifically referring to the Chinese pond heron or similar heron species.
A type of water bird, specifically referring to
Usage highlights
pond heronheron feathersheron specieswhite heronheron watching
Synonyms
- 鹭— heron, egret
Usage & contexts
Examples
- We spotted a heron (鷘) by the pond.
- The heron's feathers (鷘羽) were beautifully colored.
- Ancient texts mention the pond heron (池鷘) in poetry.
Collocations
- pond heron(池鷘)
- heron feathers(鷘羽)
- heron species(鷘类)
- white heron(白鷘)
- heron watching(观鷘)
Cultural background
FAQ- Herons appear in classical Chinese poetry and art as symbols of elegance and solitude.
- In traditional Chinese culture, herons are often associated with longevity and patience.