鸚 (yīng) - Parrot — a brightly colored tropical bird with

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Parrot — a brightly colored tropical bird with a strong curved bill, often capable of mimicking human speech.

Parrot — a brightly colored tropical bird with

Usage highlights

ParrotParrot speciesParrot fishParrot beakParrot featherParrot cage

Synonyms

  • 鸚鵡— parrot (full term)
  • 鸚哥— parakeet, lovebird (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The parrot (鸚鵡) can imitate human speech.
  • She keeps a pet parrot (寵物鸚鵡).
  • Parrot species (鸚鵡種類) are diverse in tropical regions.
  • The parrot fish (鸚哥魚) gets its name from its beak-like mouth.

Collocations

  • Parrot(鸚鵡)
  • Parrot species(鸚鵡種類)
  • Parrot fish(鸚哥魚)
  • Parrot beak(鸚鵡嘴)
  • Parrot feather(鸚鵡羽毛)
  • Parrot cage(鸚鵡籠)

Idioms

  • Parrot learns human speech(鸚鵡學舌)
  • Like a parrot mimicking speech(如鸚學舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Parrots are traditionally associated with mimicry and repetition in Chinese culture.
  • The idiom '鸚鵡學舌' (parrot learning human speech) carries a negative connotation of mindless imitation without understanding.
  • Parrots appear in classical Chinese literature and poetry as exotic birds from southern regions.

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