鸺 (xiū) - Owl — specifically refers to certain species of

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xiū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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Owl — specifically refers to certain species of owls, often used in compound words for owl species.

Owl — specifically refers to certain species of

Usage highlights

Spotted owletOwletOwl speciesNocturnal owlOwl call

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The owl (鸺鹠) is a nocturnal bird of prey.
  • We heard an owl (鸺) calling at night.
  • The spotted owlet (斑头鸺鹠) is found in Asia.

Collocations

  • Spotted owlet(斑头鸺鹠)
  • Owlet(鸺鹠)
  • Owl species(鸺类)
  • Nocturnal owl(夜鸺)
  • Owl call(鸺鸣)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, owls are often associated with darkness and misfortune.
  • Owls are considered birds of ill omen in some traditional beliefs.
  • The character appears mainly in ornithological contexts for specific owl species.

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