鷾 (yì) - A type of swallow bird & specifically refers to the swift or house martin

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yì ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

鷾 · yì

A type of swallow bird;

specifically refers to the swift or house martin in Chinese ornithology.

A type of swallow birdspecifically refers to the swift or house martin

Usage highlights

House martin birdSwift flyingBird nestMartin species

Synonyms

  • 燕— swallow (more common term for swallow birds)
  • 鸸— part of the compound 鷾鸸 for house martin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The swift builds its nest under eaves (鷾鸸 nests under eaves).
  • We observed swifts flying overhead (我们看到鷾鸸飞过).
  • This bird is known as the house martin (这种鸟被称为鷾鸸).

Collocations

  • House martin bird(鷾鸸)
  • Swift flying(鷾飞)
  • Bird nest(鷾巢)
  • Martin species(鷾类)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily used in ornithological contexts to refer to specific swallow-like birds.
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing birds and their behaviors.
  • Not commonly used in modern vernacular Chinese outside specialized contexts.

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