鸧 (cāng) - oriole — refers to a type of songbird,

鸧Tone 1

cāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 鸟

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鸧 · cāng

oriole — refers to a type of songbird, specifically the oriole, known for its melodious singing.

oriole — refers to a type of songbird,

Usage highlights

golden orioleoriole singingoriole feathermigratory orioleforest oriole

Synonyms

  • 黄鹂— oriole (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriole sings beautifully (鸧鹒鸣叫).
  • I saw a golden oriole in the forest (林中见鸧鹒).
  • Orioles are migratory birds (鸧是候鸟).

Collocations

  • golden oriole(鸧鹒)
  • oriole singing(鸧鸣)
  • oriole feather(鸧羽)
  • migratory oriole(候鸧)
  • forest oriole(林鸧)

Idioms

  • The oriole's song greets spring(鸧歌迎春)
  • Golden oriole in the willow(柳浪闻鸧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the oriole (鸧) symbolizes spring, renewal, and joyful melodies, often featured in poetry and art.
  • The character combines the bird radical (鸟) with 仓, suggesting its sound or storage of song.

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