鸈 (yè) - A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, said to
鸈 · yè
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, said to have a human face and bird body, associated with omens and supernatural occurrences.
A legendary bird in Chinese mythology, said to
Usage highlights
mythical 鸈 bird鸈's cryhuman鸈 feather鸈 omenlegend of the 鸈
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Ancient texts mention the mythical 鸈 bird (鸈鸟).
- The 鸈 was believed to be an omen-bearing creature (预示的鸈).
- Legends describe the 鸈 with a human face (人面鸈身).
Collocations
- mythical 鸈 bird(鸈鸟)
- 鸈's cry(鸈鸣)
- human-faced 鸈(人面鸈)
- 鸈 feather(鸈羽)
- 鸈 omen(鸈兆)
- legend of the 鸈(鸈传说)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts and bestiaries as a rare, supernatural bird.
- Often depicted with human facial features, blending human and avian characteristics.
- Considered an omen or portent in traditional folk beliefs.