鷿 (pì) - podiciped — refers to grebes, a type of & also appears in the name of the great

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pì ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

鷿 · pì

podiciped — refers to grebes, a type of aquatic diving bird;

also appears in the name of the great crested grebe.

podiciped — refers to grebes, a type ofalso appears in the name of the great

Usage highlights

great crested grebegrebe speciesgrebe feathersgrebe nestgrebe courtship

Synonyms

  • 鷿鷈— grebe (full bird name)
  • 鸊鷉— alternative writing for grebe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The great crested grebe (鷿鷈) is known for its elaborate courtship display.
  • We spotted a grebe (鷿鷈) diving for fish in the lake.
  • Grebes (鷿鷈) build floating nests in freshwater habitats.

Collocations

  • great crested grebe(鷿鷈)
  • grebe species(鷿鷈类)
  • grebe feathers(鷿鷈羽毛)
  • grebe nest(鷿鷈巢)
  • grebe courtship(鷿鷈求偶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鷿 is a rare character primarily used in ornithological contexts to name grebes.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing water birds and their characteristics.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, water birds often symbolize freedom and connection to nature.

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