鸤 (shī) - Used exclusively in the term '鸤鸠' (shījiū), referring

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shī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 鸟

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鸤 · shī

Used exclusively in the term '鸤鸠' (shījiū), referring to the cuckoo bird in classical Chinese literature.

Used exclusively in the term '鸤鸠' (shījiū), referring

Usage highlights

cuckoo birdcall of the cuckoo鸤鸠 in poetry鸤鸠 appearing in classics

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cuckoo (鸤鸠) is mentioned in ancient poetry.
  • Classical texts describe the cuckoo's call (鸤鸠之声).
  • 鸤鸠 appears in the Book of Songs (《诗经》).

Collocations

  • cuckoo bird(鸤鸠)
  • call of the cuckoo(鸤鸠之声)
  • 鸤鸠 in poetry(诗中的鸤鸠)
  • 鸤鸠 appearing in classics(典籍中的鸤鸠)

Idioms

  • The cuckoo perches on the mulberry tree(鸤鸠在桑)
  • The benevolence of the cuckoo - classical reference(鸤鸠之仁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Book of Songs (《诗经》), one of China's oldest poetry collections.
  • In classical literature, the cuckoo was sometimes used as a metaphor for constancy or seasonal change.
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in classical Chinese contexts.

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