鷟 (zhuó) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology & used in the name of the phoenix-like bird

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zhuó ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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鷟 · zhuó

A legendary bird in Chinese mythology;

used in the name of the phoenix-like bird 鸑鷟 (yuè zhuó);

also appears in historical names.

A legendary bird in Chinese mythologyused in the name of the phoenix-like birdalso appears in historical names.

Usage highlights

鸑鷟崔鷟鷟鸟凤鷟

Synonyms

  • 鸑— first character of the mythical bird name 鸑鷟
  • 凤— phoenix (similar mythical bird)
  • 鸾— mythical bird related to phoenix

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mythical bird 鸑鷟 (yuè zhuó) appears in ancient texts.
  • The character appears in the name of the Tang dynasty chancellor 崔鷟 (Cuī Zhuó).
  • It is used in some rare given names for its classical elegance.
  • The bird was said to resemble a phoenix (凤 fèng).

Collocations

  • 鸑鷟 (yuè zhuó) — mythical bird
  • 崔鷟 (Cuī Zhuó) — historical figure
  • 鷟鸟 (zhuó niǎo) — the鷟 bird
  • 凤鷟 (fèng zhuó) — phoenix and鷟

Idioms

  • yuè zhuó(None specifically featuring 鷟 alone, but appears in the compound 鸑鷟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鷟 appears in ancient Chinese mythology as part of the name 鸑鷟, a legendary bird often associated with nobility and auspiciousness.
  • In some texts, 鸑鷟 is described as a type of water bird resembling a wild duck, while others associate it with phoenix-like qualities.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage but appears in some historical personal names, giving it a classical, scholarly feel.

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