鷹 (yīng) - Eagle — a large bird of prey with

鷹Tone 1

yīng ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

鷹 · yīng

Eagle — a large bird of prey with keen eyesight and powerful flight, often symbolizing strength, power, and vision in Chinese culture.

Eagle — a large bird of prey with

Usage highlights

Golden eagleEagle eyeEagle clawEagle soaringYoung eagleEagle spirit

Synonyms

  • 雕— eagle, vulture (similar large bird of prey)
  • 鹫— vulture, condor (large raptor)

Antonyms

  • 雀— sparrow (small, timid bird)
  • 鸽— dove (peaceful bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The eagle soared high in the sky (鹰在天空翱翔).
  • He has an eagle eye for detail (他有鹰眼般的洞察力).
  • The golden eagle is a protected species (金鹰是受保护物种).
  • The military operation was named Desert Eagle (沙漠之鹰军事行动).

Collocations

  • Golden eagle(金鹰)
  • Eagle eye(鹰眼)
  • Eagle claw(鹰爪)
  • Eagle soaring(鹰翔)
  • Young eagle(雏鹰)
  • Eagle spirit(鹰魂)

Idioms

  • Eagle strikes the sky(鹰击长空)
  • Eyes like an eagle's(鹰视狼顾)
  • Eagle and falcon spread wings(鹰扬虎视)
  • Young eagle testing its wings(雏鹰展翅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the eagle symbolizes strength, courage, and far-sighted vision.
  • The eagle is often used in military contexts to represent power and precision.
  • In traditional Chinese art, eagles frequently appear as symbols of nobility and authority.
  • The character appears in many place names and organizational names emphasizing strength and vision.

FAQ