鷶 (mǎi) - A rare character referring to a specific type & used in ancient texts and bird names.

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mǎi ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鷶 · mǎi

A rare character referring to a specific type of bird, possibly a species of pheasant or partridge;

used in ancient texts and bird names.

A rare character referring to a specific typeused in ancient texts and bird names.

Usage highlights

鷶鸟白鷶山鷶鷶雉鷶鸡

Synonyms

  • 雉— pheasant (general term)
  • 鸡— chicken (domestic fowl)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The text mentions a bird called 鷶 (鷶鸟).
  • Ancient records describe the 鷶's appearance (鷶的外貌).
  • This character appears in classical zoological works (古典动物学著作).

Collocations

  • 鷶鸟(鷶 bird)
  • 白鷶(white 鷶)
  • 山鷶(mountain 鷶)
  • 鷶雉(鷶 pheasant)
  • 鷶鸡(鷶 chicken)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing birds and wildlife.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese zoology.

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