鷻 (tuán) - A type of eagle or large bird of

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tuán ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鷻 · tuán

A type of eagle or large bird of prey, specifically referring to the golden eagle or similar raptors in classical Chinese texts.

A type of eagle or large bird of

Usage highlights

golden eaglemajestic 鷻鷻's wingshunting 鷻鷻's nestsoaring 鷻

Synonyms

  • 鹰— eagle, hawk
  • 雕— eagle, vulture
  • 鹫— vulture, condor

Antonyms

  • 雀— sparrow, small bird
  • 鸽— dove, pigeon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The golden eagle soared high in the sky (鷻在空中翱翔).
  • Ancient texts describe the 鷻 as a majestic bird (古文中描述鷻为威猛的鸟).
  • The hunter spotted a 鷻 perched on the cliff (猎人看到一只鷻栖息在悬崖上).

Collocations

  • golden eagle(金鷻)
  • majestic 鷻(威猛鷻)
  • 鷻's wings(鷻翼)
  • hunting 鷻(捕食鷻)
  • 鷻's nest(鷻巢)
  • soaring 鷻(翱翔鷻)

Idioms

  • Eagle's eye view(鷻视狼顾)
  • As fierce as an eagle(如鷻之猛)
  • Eagle spreading its wings(鷻展翅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the 鷻 symbolizes strength, power, and nobility, often associated with military prowess.
  • The character appears in classical literature and poetry to represent majestic birds of prey.
  • In traditional Chinese ornithology, 鷻 specifically refers to the golden eagle or similar large raptors.

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