鸴 (xué) - Oriental bullfinch & specifically refers to the Chinese bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca).

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xué ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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鸴 · xué

Oriental bullfinch;

specifically refers to the Chinese bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca).

Oriental bullfinchspecifically refers to the Chinese bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythaca).

Usage highlights

Oriental bullfinchChinese bullfinchBullfinch songBullfinch habitatBullfinch speciesBullfinch plumage

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The oriental bullfinch (鸴鸟) is a small songbird.
  • He spotted a bullfinch (鸴) in the forest.
  • The Chinese bullfinch (鸴) has a distinctive red breast.
  • Birdwatchers seek the rare bullfinch (鸴).

Collocations

  • Oriental bullfinch(鸴鸟)
  • Chinese bullfinch(鸴)
  • Bullfinch song(鸴鸣)
  • Bullfinch habitat(鸴栖息地)
  • Bullfinch species(鸴种)
  • Bullfinch plumage(鸴羽)

Idioms

  • The bullfinch sings in the deep valley(鸴鸣深谷)
  • Like a bullfinch among sparrows(鸴立鸡群)
  • The bullfinch's solitary call(鸴独鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The bullfinch appears in classical Chinese poetry as a symbol of solitude and refined beauty.
  • In traditional bird-and-flower painting, the bullfinch represents elegance and quiet dignity.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in ornithological contexts.

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