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