鸭 (yā) - Duck — a common waterfowl bird & also used metaphorically in various contexts.

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Duck — a common waterfowl bird;

also used metaphorically in various contexts.

Duck — a common waterfowl birdalso used metaphorically in various contexts.

Usage highlights

DuckRoast duckDuck eggWild duckDucklingDuck meat

Synonyms

  • 鸭子— duck (common term)
  • 水禽— waterfowl (broader category)

Antonyms

  • 鸡— chicken (contrasting domestic fowl)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The duck is swimming in the pond (鸭子在池塘里游泳).
  • Beijing roast duck is a famous dish (北京烤鸭).
  • She bought a toy rubber duck (橡皮鸭).
  • The Mandarin duck is known for its beautiful plumage (鸳鸯).

Collocations

  • Duck(鸭子)
  • Roast duck(烤鸭)
  • Duck egg(鸭蛋)
  • Wild duck(野鸭)
  • Duckling(小鸭)
  • Duck meat(鸭肉)

Idioms

  • To force a duck onto a perch — forcing someone into an unsuitable position(赶鸭子上架)
  • Duck's bill in a chicken coop — out of place(鸡窝里插鸭嘴)
  • The duck knows first when the river warms up(春江水暖鸭先知)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ducks are associated with water and adaptability in Chinese culture.
  • The Mandarin duck (鸳鸯) symbolizes marital fidelity and happy couples.
  • Ducks appear in folk tales and children's stories, often representing simplicity or naivety.

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