鸂 (xī) - Mandarin duck — specifically refers to the mandarin

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Mandarin duck — specifically refers to the mandarin duck (Aix galericulata), a colorful waterfowl species native to East Asia, known for its beautiful plumage and strong pair bonds.

Mandarin duck — specifically refers to the mandarin

Usage highlights

Mandarin duckMandarin duck coupleMandarin duck patternMandarin duck pondMandarin duck featherMandarin duck painting

Synonyms

  • 鸳鸯— Mandarin duck (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mandarin duck (鸂鶒) is swimming in the pond.
  • We saw a pair of mandarin ducks (鸂鶒) in the park.
  • The mandarin duck's feathers (鸂鶒羽毛) are very colorful.
  • This painting depicts mandarin ducks (鸂鶒) among lotus flowers.

Collocations

  • Mandarin duck(鸂鶒)
  • Mandarin duck couple(鸂鶒伴侣)
  • Mandarin duck pattern(鸂鶒图案)
  • Mandarin duck pond(鸂鶒池塘)
  • Mandarin duck feather(鸂鶒羽毛)
  • Mandarin duck painting(鸂鶒画)

Idioms

  • Mandarin ducks playing in water(鸂鶒戏水)
  • Mandarin ducks resting together(鸂鶒共栖)
  • Mandarin ducks and lotus flowers(鸂鶒荷花)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mandarin ducks symbolize marital fidelity and conjugal bliss in Chinese culture, often used in wedding decorations and gifts.
  • In traditional Chinese art, pairs of mandarin ducks represent harmonious marriage and are common motifs in paintings and textiles.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical literature and artistic contexts.

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