鷼 (xián) - 鷼 — an archaic or variant form of
鷼 · 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
Usage highlights
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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.