Is 鷢 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this character is extremely rare and primarily appears in classical texts or specialized ornithological contexts.

What type of bird does 鷢 refer to?

It specifically refers to harriers, which are medium-sized birds of prey known for their distinctive hunting flight over open areas.

Would 鷢 be suitable for a personal name?

While unique, it may cause practical difficulties due to its rarity and complexity. Most people would not recognize or be able to write this character.

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鷢 · jué

A type of medium-sized bird of prey, specifically referring to the harrier.

A type of medium-sized bird of prey, specifically

Usage highlights

harrier birdmarsh harrierhen harrierpied harrierMontagu's harrierharrier hawk

Synonyms

鹞— harrier, sparrowhawk (another type of bird of prey)
鹰— eagle, hawk (general term for birds of prey)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The harrier (鷢) is a bird of prey known for its low, gliding flight.
We spotted a harrier (鷢) hunting over the marshland.
The harrier's (鷢) distinctive facial disk helps it locate prey.

Collocations

harrier bird(鷢鸟)
marsh harrier(泽鷢)
hen harrier(白尾鷢)
pied harrier(鹊鷢)
Montagu's harrier(乌灰鷢)
harrier hawk(鷢鹰)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing various birds of prey.
In traditional Chinese ornithology, 鷢 was used to classify specific raptor species.
The character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in specialized or historical contexts.

鷢 (jué) - A type of medium-sized bird of prey, specifically