鷭 (fán) - water hen, gallinule & specifically refers to the common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus),

鷭Tone 2

fán ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鷭 · fán

water hen, gallinule;

specifically refers to the common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a waterbird found in wetlands.

water hen, gallinulespecifically refers to the common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus),

Usage highlights

common moorhenmoorhen speciesmoorhen habitatmoorhen nestmoorhen eggmoorhen call

Synonyms

  • 黑水鸡— black water chicken (common Chinese name for moorhen)
  • 红骨顶— red-boned crest (another regional name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We spotted a moorhen (鷭) in the marsh.
  • The common moorhen (普通鷭) is widespread in Asia.
  • Moorhens (鷭) build nests among reeds.
  • The moorhen's call (鷭的叫声) is distinctive.

Collocations

  • common moorhen(普通鷭)
  • moorhen species(鷭类)
  • moorhen habitat(鷭的栖息地)
  • moorhen nest(鷭巢)
  • moorhen egg(鷭蛋)
  • moorhen call(鷭鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鷭 specifically refers to the common moorhen, a waterbird in the rail family.
  • In traditional Chinese ornithology, 鷭 was used to classify this specific bird species.
  • The character appears in specialized texts about birds and wildlife rather than common language.

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