鸜 (qú) - A type of bird, specifically referring to the & also used in classical texts for certain bird

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qú ｜ 29 strokes ｜ radical:

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鸜 · qú

A type of bird, specifically referring to the myna or starling species;

also used in classical texts for certain bird names.

A type of bird, specifically referring to thealso used in classical texts for certain bird

Usage highlights

Myna birdTalking myna鸜 species鸜 feather鸜 cage鸜 call

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The myna bird can mimic human speech (鸜鹆学舌).
  • Ancient texts mention the 鸜 as a talking bird (能言的鸜).
  • This species belongs to the starling family (鸜科鸟类).

Collocations

  • Myna bird(鸜鹆)
  • Talking myna(能言鸜)
  • 鸜 species(鸜类)
  • 鸜 feather(鸜羽)
  • 鸜 cage(鸜笼)
  • 鸜 call(鸜鸣)

Idioms

  • The myna learns to speak(鸜鹆学舌)
  • Like a myna mimicking speech(如鸜学舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, the 鸜 (often as 鸜鹆) was noted for its ability to mimic human speech.
  • The bird appears in ancient poetry and texts as a symbol of imitation or mimicry.
  • Considered an exotic pet in historical China, particularly during the Tang and Song dynasties.

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