鸳 (yuān) - Mandarin duck — a species of duck known & symbol of marital fidelity and love in Chinese

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Mandarin duck — a species of duck known for lifelong pair bonding;

symbol of marital fidelity and love in Chinese culture.

Mandarin duck — a species of duck knownsymbol of marital fidelity and love in Chinese

Usage highlights

Mandarin duckMandarin duck potMandarin duck teaMandarin duck bedMandarin duck butterflyMandarin duck swordplay

Synonyms

  • 鸳鸯— mandarin duck (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mandarin duck (鸳鸯) is a symbol of love.
  • They are like a pair of mandarin ducks (鸳鸯) — inseparable.
  • The mandarin duck pot (鸳鸯锅) is a divided hot pot.
  • Mandarin duck tea (鸳鸯茶) is a mixed beverage.

Collocations

  • Mandarin duck(鸳鸯)
  • Mandarin duck pot(鸳鸯锅)
  • Mandarin duck tea(鸳鸯茶)
  • Mandarin duck bed(鸳鸯床)
  • Mandarin duck butterfly(鸳鸯蝴蝶派)
  • Mandarin duck swordplay(鸳鸯剑)

Idioms

  • Like a pair of mandarin ducks playing in water(鸳鸯戏水)
  • Mandarin ducks playing with water(鸳鸯戏水)
  • Mandarin ducks sharing a bed(鸳鸯同床)
  • Mandarin ducks butterfly dream(鸳鸯蝴蝶梦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mandarin ducks are traditional symbols of marital bliss and conjugal fidelity in Chinese culture.
  • They appear frequently in Chinese poetry and art as metaphors for devoted couples.
  • The term 'mandarin duck' is often used to describe things that come in pairs or are meant for couples.

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