鷤 (tí) - 鷤 — refers to the cuckoo bird, specifically

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鷤 — refers to the cuckoo bird, specifically the type known for its distinctive call.

鷤 — refers to the cuckoo bird, specifically

Usage highlights

Cuckoo birdCuckoo's call鷤鸟鷤鸠

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cuckoo's call is often heard in spring (鷤鴂).
  • Ancient poetry mentions the cuckoo's song (鷤鸟).
  • The bird is associated with seasonal change (鷤啼).

Collocations

  • Cuckoo bird(鷤鴂)
  • Cuckoo's call(鷤啼)
  • 鷤鸟(鷤鸟)
  • 鷤鸠(鷤鸠)

Idioms

  • The cuckoo's mournful cry(鷤鴂悲鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese poetry and texts as a bird whose call marks seasonal transitions.
  • Often symbolizes melancholy or longing in literary contexts due to its perceived mournful call.

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