鷥 (sī) - Egret — refers to a type of white

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Egret — refers to a type of white heron or egret, often used in the word 鷺鷥 (lùsī) meaning 'egret'.

Egret — refers to a type of white

Usage highlights

EgretSnowy egretLittle egretEgret featherEgret habitat

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A flock of egrets (鷺鷥) flew over the wetland.
  • The egret's feathers are pure white (鷺鷥的羽毛).
  • He photographed an egret in the marsh (鷺鷥).

Collocations

  • Egret(鷺鷥)
  • Snowy egret(雪鷺鷥)
  • Little egret(小白鷺鷥)
  • Egret feather(鷺鷥羽毛)
  • Egret habitat(鷺鷥棲息地)

Idioms

  • Egret standing in the snow(鷺立雪際)
  • Egret on a painted screen(畫屏鷺鷥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Egrets are symbols of purity, elegance, and grace in Chinese culture due to their white plumage.
  • They are often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings and poetry.
  • The character 鷥 is almost exclusively used in the compound 鷺鷥 (egret).

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