(yōng) - A type of water bird, possibly referring to

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yōng | 22 strokes | radical:

· yōng

A type of water bird, possibly referring to a species of heron or egret.

A type of water bird, possibly referring to

Usage highlights

鷛鸟水鷛鷛鹭鷛鹮白鷛苍鷛

Synonyms

  • heron, egret
  • ibis

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird guide mentioned the 鷛 (yōng) as a type of heron.
  • We spotted a 鷛 (鷛鸟) wading in the marsh.
  • Ancient texts sometimes reference the 鷛 (鷛) in descriptions of wetlands.

Collocations

  • yōng niǎo(鷛鸟)
  • shuǐ yōng(水鷛)
  • yōng lù(鷛鹭)
  • yōng huán(鷛鹮)
  • bái yōng(白鷛)
  • cāng yōng(苍鷛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for a specific water bird.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese; primarily of interest to specialists in ornithology or classical literature.

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