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Cormorant — refers to various species of cormorant birds, particularly the great cormorant, known for their fishing abilities.

Cormorant — refers to various species of cormorant

Usage highlights

CormorantCormorant fishingGreat cormorantCormorant speciesCormorant's beakCormorant diving

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cormorant (鸕鶿) is skilled at catching fish.
  • Cormorant fishing (鸕鶿捕魚) is a traditional fishing method.
  • We saw a cormorant (鸕鶿) diving for fish.
  • The cormorant's feathers (鸕鶿的羽毛) are not completely waterproof.

Collocations

  • Cormorant(鸕鶿)
  • Cormorant fishing(鸕鶿捕魚)
  • Great cormorant(大鸕鶿)
  • Cormorant species(鸕鶿種類)
  • Cormorant's beak(鸕鶿的嘴)
  • Cormorant diving(鸕鶿潛水)

Idioms

  • Like a cormorant diving for fish(如鸕鶿捕魚)
  • Cormorant's fishing skill(鸕鶿之技)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Cormorants have been used in traditional fishing in China for over a thousand years, particularly along the Li River.
  • In Chinese culture, cormorants symbolize diligence and skill in fishing.
  • Cormorant fishing is considered an intangible cultural heritage in some regions of China.

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