鷝 (bì) - A type of bird, specifically referring to the

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鷝 · bì

A type of bird, specifically referring to the bunting (a small seed-eating bird).

A type of bird, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

bunting birdtype of buntingreed buntingsnow buntingyellowhammer bunting

Synonyms

  • 鹀— bunting (more common modern character for bunting birds)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bunting (鷝) is a small songbird.
  • We spotted a bunting (鷝) in the field.
  • The bird guide listed several types of buntings (鷝类).

Collocations

  • bunting bird(鷝鸟)
  • type of bunting(鷝类)
  • reed bunting(芦鷝)
  • snow bunting(雪鷝)
  • yellowhammer bunting(黄鷝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific bird name.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese outside of ornithological contexts.

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