鸔 (bǔ) - A type of water bird, specifically a kind & also refers to a mythical bird in Chinese
鸔 · bǔ
A type of water bird, specifically a kind of duck or teal;
also refers to a mythical bird in Chinese folklore.
A type of water bird, specifically a kindalso refers to a mythical bird in Chinese
Usage highlights
water birdwild duckmythical birdbird speciesrare bird
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The rare water bird (鸔) was spotted in the wetland.
- Ancient texts mention this mythical bird (鸔) in legends.
- Ornithologists study various duck species including the 鸔.
Collocations
- water bird(水鸔)
- wild duck(野鸔)
- mythical bird(神鸔)
- bird species(鸔类)
- rare bird(稀有鸔)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a type of waterfowl.
- Sometimes referenced in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
- Considered a rare or mythical bird in some folk traditions.