() - A type of water bird, possibly referring to & also used in classical texts for certain bird

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A type of water bird, possibly referring to a merganser or similar diving duck;

also used in classical texts for certain bird species.

A type of water bird, possibly referring toalso used in classical texts for certain bird

Usage highlights

water birddiving duckwild duck鸍 feather鸍 habitat鸍 migration

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The merganser (鸍) is a diving duck found in northern waters.
  • Ancient texts mention the 鸍 as a waterfowl (水鸟).
  • Birdwatchers spotted a rare 鸍 in the wetland reserve.
  • The 鸍's feathers were used in traditional crafts.

Collocations

  • water bird(水鸍)
  • diving duck(潜鸍)
  • wild duck(野鸍)
  • 鸍 feather(鸍羽)
  • 鸍 habitat(鸍栖地)
  • 鸍 migration(鸍迁徙)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts and natural histories as a specific type of waterfowl.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars and bird enthusiasts.
  • May be referenced in traditional Chinese ornithological works.

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