鸶 (sī) - Egret — refers to the egret, a type & used in the word 鹭鸶 (lùsī) meaning 'egret'.

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Egret — refers to the egret, a type of white heron;

used in the word 鹭鸶 (lùsī) meaning 'egret'.

Egret — refers to the egret, a typeused in the word 鹭鸶 (lùsī) meaning 'egret'.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An egret (鹭鸶) stood gracefully in the pond.
  • The white egret (白鹭鸶) is a beautiful bird.
  • We saw a flock of egrets (一群鹭鸶) by the river.

Collocations

  • egret(鹭鸶)
  • white egret(白鹭鸶)
  • egret feather(鸶羽)
  • egret flock(鸶群)
  • snowy egret(雪鸶)

Idioms

  • Egret standing in snow(雪中鸶立)
  • Egret on a lotus(莲上鸶影)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The egret is often depicted in Chinese art and poetry as a symbol of purity, elegance, and solitude.
  • In traditional culture, the egret is associated with scholars and recluses due to its graceful and solitary nature.

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