鷺 (lù) - Egret — a type of white heron or

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Egret — a type of white heron or egret, often associated with purity, elegance, and grace in Chinese culture.

Egret — a type of white heron or

Usage highlights

White egretEgret feathersEgret IslandEgret standingEgret gateSnow egret

Synonyms

  • 白鷺— White egret (specific type)
  • 鷺鷥— Egret (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A white egret (白鷺) waded in the shallow water.
  • The egret's feathers (鷺羽) are pure white.
  • Egret Island (鷺島) is a poetic name for Xiamen.
  • The egret stands gracefully by the water (鷺立).

Collocations

  • White egret(白鷺)
  • Egret feathers(鷺羽)
  • Egret Island(鷺島)
  • Egret standing(鷺立)
  • Egret gate(鷺門)
  • Snow egret(雪鷺)

Idioms

  • Egret standing on a snowbank — doubly white(鷺立雪灘)
  • Egret companion and crane friend — noble companions(鷺朋鷗侶)
  • Egret's behavior — graceful and upright(鷺行)
  • Mandarin duck and egret — harmonious couple(鴛鴦白鷺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the egret symbolizes purity, nobility, and elegance due to its white plumage and graceful posture.
  • The egret is often associated with scholars and recluses in classical poetry and painting.
  • Xiamen is poetically called 'Egret Island' (鷺島) due to the large number of egrets that historically inhabited the area.
  • In traditional symbolism, the egret represents a virtuous official who remains uncorrupted.

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