鷰 (yàn) - Swallow (bird) — specifically refers to the swallow & also used as a variant form of 燕

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鷰 · yàn

Swallow (bird) — specifically refers to the swallow species;

also used as a variant form of 燕 (swallow).

Swallow (bird) — specifically refers to the swallowalso used as a variant form of 燕

Usage highlights

Swallow birdSwallow's nestSwallowtailGolden swallowSwallow's songFlying swallow

Synonyms

  • 燕— Swallow (bird); the standard form
  • 燕子— Swallow (the bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The swallow (鷰子) returns each spring.
  • Swallowtail (鷰尾) is a distinctive feature of the bird.
  • Swallow's nest (鷰巢) is built with mud and grass.
  • The golden swallow (金鷰) is a rare species.

Collocations

  • Swallow bird(鷰子)
  • Swallow's nest(鷰巢)
  • Swallowtail(鷰尾)
  • Golden swallow(金鷰)
  • Swallow's song(鷰语)
  • Flying swallow(飛鷰)

Idioms

  • Swallows returning to the old nest(鷰歸舊巢)
  • Swallows and sparrows(鷰雀)
  • Swallow's delicate wings(鷰翼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鷰 is a variant form of the more common character 燕 for swallow.
  • In Chinese culture, swallows symbolize spring, renewal, and happy marriages.
  • The character appears in classical texts and poetry as an elegant variant.
  • Swallows are considered auspicious birds that bring good fortune to households.

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