鸪 (gū) - Partridge — refers to a type of bird,

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gū ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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鸪 · gū

Partridge — refers to a type of bird, specifically partridges, often used in names of bird species.

Partridge — refers to a type of bird,

Usage highlights

Chinese francolinPartridge callPartridge birdMountain partridgePartridge feather

Synonyms

  • 鹧鸪— Chinese francolin/partridge
  • 山鸡— pheasant (similar game bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The partridge is a ground-nesting bird (鸪鸟).
  • We heard the call of a partridge (鹧鸪叫声).
  • This region is known for its partridge population (鹧鸪种群).

Collocations

  • Chinese francolin(鹧鸪)
  • Partridge call(鸪声)
  • Partridge bird(鸪鸟)
  • Mountain partridge(山鸪)
  • Partridge feather(鸪羽)

Idioms

  • The partridge calls in the mountains(鹧鸪啼山)
  • Partridge flying in pairs(鹧鸪双飞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry, the partridge's call often evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing.
  • The partridge is sometimes associated with fidelity and marital harmony due to its monogamous nature.
  • The character 鸪 appears mainly in bird names and is rarely used alone in modern Chinese.

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