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A type of water bird, specifically referring to the little grebe or dabchick (Podiceps ruficollis).

A type of water bird, specifically referring to

Usage highlights

little grebe鸊鷉科鸊鷉目鸊鷉属凤头鸊鷉

Synonyms

  • 鸊鷉grebe (the full name of the bird)
  • 水葫芦little grebe (colloquial name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a little grebe (鸊鷉) swimming in the pond.
  • The birdwatcher identified it as a 鸊鷉 species.
  • 鸊鷉 are known for their diving ability.

Collocations

  • little grebe(鸊鷉)
  • grebe family(鸊鷉科)
  • grebe order(鸊鷉目)
  • Podiceps genus(鸊鷉属)
  • great crested grebe(凤头鸊鷉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鸊鷉 appears in classical Chinese texts describing water birds.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, water birds often symbolize freedom and natural harmony.
  • The character is rarely used in modern everyday language, primarily appearing in ornithological contexts.

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