鸦 (yā) - Crow — refers to various species of crow, & often associated with darkness, foreboding, or ill omen

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鸦 · yā

Crow — refers to various species of crow, raven, or similar corvid birds;

often associated with darkness, foreboding, or ill omen in cultural contexts.

Crow — refers to various species of crow,often associated with darkness, foreboding, or ill omen

Usage highlights

CrowJackdawCrow's featherCrow's beakWhite crowCrow tribe

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 鹊— Magpie (often seen as a bird of good omen)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A crow cawed on the branch (乌鸦在树枝上叫).
  • The sky was filled with crows (满天乌鸦).
  • Crow feathers are black (鸦羽是黑色的).
  • He drew a picture of a crow (他画了一只乌鸦).

Collocations

  • Crow(乌鸦)
  • Jackdaw(寒鸦)
  • Crow's feather(鸦羽)
  • Crow's beak(鸦嘴)
  • White crow(白鸦)
  • Crow tribe(鸦族)

Idioms

  • Crows are black wherever they go(天下乌鸦一般黑)
  • Silence reigns(鸦雀无声)
  • Crow and magpie announcing news(鸦鹊报信)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, crows are often seen as omens of misfortune or death due to their black color and scavenging habits.
  • However, in some regional folklore, crows can also be symbols of filial piety, as they are believed to feed their parents.
  • The 'three-legged crow' (三足乌) is a mythological creature in Chinese folklore, representing the sun.

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