鸥 (ōu) - gull — refers to various species of gulls & often used in names to evoke freedom, coastal

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鸥 · ōu

gull — refers to various species of gulls and terns;

often used in names to evoke freedom, coastal imagery, or gracefulness.

gull — refers to various species of gullsoften used in names to evoke freedom, coastal

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Synonyms

  • 海鸥— seagull (specific type)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A seagull flew over the ocean (海鸥).
  • The silver gull is a common coastal bird (银鸥).
  • We saw many gulls at the beach (沙滩上的鸥鸟).
  • The black-headed gull is migratory (黑头鸥).

Collocations

  • seagull(海鸥)
  • gull species(鸥类)
  • gull bird(鸥鸟)
  • silver gull(银鸥)
  • black-headed gull(黑头鸥)
  • gull island(鸥岛)

Idioms

  • Gulls and egrets forget each other(鸥鹭忘机)
  • Gulls and egrets are at peace(鸥鹭相安)
  • Sea gulls do not suspect(海鸥不疑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, gulls often symbolize freedom, leisure, and a carefree life by the water.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and art to represent natural harmony and detachment from worldly affairs.
  • Gulls are associated with coastal regions and maritime culture in China.

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