鸫 (dōng) - Thrush — a type of songbird in the
鸫 · dōng
Thrush — a type of songbird in the Turdidae family, known for their melodious singing.
Thrush — a type of songbird in the
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The thrush (鸫) sings beautifully in the morning.
- We spotted a spotted thrush (斑鸫) in the forest.
- The song thrush (歌鸫) has a distinctive melody.
- Thrushes (鸫科鸟类) are common in temperate regions.
Collocations
- thrush bird(鸫鸟)
- song thrush(歌鸫)
- spotted thrush(斑鸫)
- ground thrush(地鸫)
- blue rock thrush(蓝矶鸫)
- thrush family(鸫科)
Idioms
- Like a thrush singing in an empty valley(鸫鸣空谷)
- The thrush announces spring(鸫报春来)
- Thrush song in the quiet forest(幽林鸫语)
Cultural background
FAQ- Thrushes are celebrated in Chinese poetry and art for their beautiful songs.
- In traditional culture, the thrush's song is often associated with spring and renewal.
- The character combines 'east' (东) with 'bird' (鸟), suggesting an eastern bird or a bird that sings at dawn.