鸇 (zhān) - A type of hawk or falcon & specifically refers to the sparrowhawk or similar bird
鸇 · zhān
A type of hawk or falcon;
specifically refers to the sparrowhawk or similar bird of prey in Chinese ornithology.
A type of hawk or falconspecifically refers to the sparrowhawk or similar bird
Usage highlights
sparrowhawkhawk speciesfalconryhawk's eyehawk's clawhawk feather
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The sparrowhawk (鸇) is a small bird of prey.
- He spotted a hawk (鸇) circling above the field.
- Ancient texts mention the hunting prowess of the sparrowhawk (鸇).
Collocations
- sparrowhawk(鸇鸟)
- hawk species(鸇类)
- falconry(鸇猎)
- hawk's eye(鸇目)
- hawk's claw(鸇爪)
- hawk feather(鸇羽)
Idioms
- Like a hawk eyeing its prey(鸇视狼顾)
- Fierce as a hawk, cruel as a wolf(鸇狼之性)
Cultural background
FAQ- Traditionally associated with keen vision and hunting prowess in Chinese culture.
- Often used metaphorically to describe someone with sharp observation skills or predatory nature.
- Appears in classical texts and poetry as a symbol of fierceness and precision.