鸊 (pì) - A type of water bird, specifically referring to
鸊 · pì
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
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.