鷮 (jiāo) - A type of wild pheasant with long tail & specifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant.

鷮Tone 1

jiāo ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

鷮 · jiāo

A type of wild pheasant with long tail feathers;

specifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant.

A type of wild pheasant with long tailspecifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant.

Usage highlights

Reeves's pheasantwild pheasantpheasant featherslongpheasant huntingmountain pheasant

Synonyms

  • 雉— pheasant (general term)
  • 野鸡— wild pheasant (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Reeves's pheasant (鷮鸡) has beautiful long tail feathers.
  • We spotted a wild pheasant (野鷮) in the forest.
  • The pheasant's feathers (鷮羽) were used in traditional decorations.

Collocations

  • Reeves's pheasant(鷮鸡)
  • wild pheasant(野鷮)
  • pheasant feathers(鷮羽)
  • long-tailed pheasant(长尾鷮)
  • pheasant hunting(猎鷮)
  • mountain pheasant(山鷮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing various pheasant species.
  • In traditional culture, pheasants were admired for their beauty and often featured in art and literature.
  • Pheasant feathers were sometimes used in ceremonial decorations and costumes.

FAQ