(xián) - 鷼 — an archaic or variant form of

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xián | 23 strokes | radical:

· xián

鷼 — an archaic or variant form of 鹇, referring to the silver pheasant, a type of pheasant with white plumage and black markings native to East Asia.

鷼 — an archaic or variant form of

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silver pheasant鷼 birdsilver鷼mountain鷼鷼 feather鷼 pattern

Synonyms

  • silver pheasant (standard form)
  • 白鹇silver pheasant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The silver pheasant (白鷼) is known for its elegant appearance.
  • In classical poetry, the silver pheasant (鷼鸟) symbolizes purity and grace.
  • The silver pheasant (银鷼) is often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.

Collocations

  • silver pheasant(白鷼)
  • 鷼 bird(鷼鸟)
  • silver鷼(银鷼)
  • mountain鷼(山鷼)
  • 鷼 feather(鷼羽)
  • 鷼 pattern(鷼纹)

Idioms

  • As elegant as a silver pheasant(如鷼之雅)
  • Silver pheasant dancing in the snow(雪中舞鷼)
  • 鷼 feather and unicorn horn(鷼羽麟角)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The silver pheasant is a symbol of beauty, elegance, and purity in Chinese culture, often associated with scholarly refinement.
  • In traditional art and literature, the silver pheasant is depicted as a noble bird, sometimes appearing in motifs representing high virtue.
  • The character 鷼 is a variant form of 鹇, which appears in classical texts and poetry.

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