鷯 (liáo) - Wren — refers to small passerine birds, particularly

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Wren — refers to small passerine birds, particularly the wren family (Troglodytidae).

Wren — refers to small passerine birds, particularly

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Synonyms

  • 鹪鹩— wren (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wren is a small brown bird (鷯鸟).
  • He observed a Eurasian wren in the garden (欧亚鷯).
  • Wrens build dome-shaped nests (鷯巢).
  • The winter wren is common in North America (冬鷯).

Collocations

  • wren bird(鷯鸟)
  • Eurasian wren(欧亚鷯)
  • wren family(鷯科)
  • winter wren(冬鷯)
  • house wren(家鷯)
  • marsh wren(沼泽鷯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鷯 specifically refers to wrens, small insectivorous birds known for their loud songs.
  • In Chinese ornithology, 鷯 is used in the names of various wren species.
  • Wrens are sometimes associated with diligence and cleverness in folk traditions due to their intricate nest-building.

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