鸝 (lí) - Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

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Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly the yellow oriole species known for its beautiful singing voice and vibrant yellow plumage.

Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

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Yellow orioleOriole birdOriole singingGolden orioleOriole's melodyForest oriole

Synonyms

  • 黄莺— Yellow oriole (alternative name)
  • 黄鸟— Yellow bird (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole sings beautifully (黄鸝鸣叫).
  • We saw a yellow oriole in the forest (黄鸝).
  • Oriole feathers are brightly colored (鸝鸟羽毛).
  • The oriole's song is melodious (鸝声婉转).

Collocations

  • Yellow oriole(黄鸝)
  • Oriole bird(鸝鸟)
  • Oriole singing(鸝鸣)
  • Golden oriole(金鸝)
  • Oriole's melody(鸝韵)
  • Forest oriole(林鸝)

Idioms

  • Orioles sing and swallows dance — a scene of joyous spring(鸝歌燕舞)
  • The oriole's voice and swallow's tongue — sweet and pleasant speech(鸝声燕语)
  • Golden oriole locks the tongue — unable to speak(金鸝锁舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the oriole is considered a bird of spring and joy, often associated with beautiful singing and vibrant colors.
  • The yellow oriole (黄鸝) is particularly celebrated in classical Chinese poetry and painting as a symbol of natural beauty.
  • In traditional symbolism, the oriole represents elegance, musical talent, and the arrival of spring.

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