鸼 (zhōu) - A type of bird, specifically referring to the & used in classical Chinese literature.

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鸼 · zhōu

A type of bird, specifically referring to the turtledove or similar species;

used in classical Chinese literature.

A type of bird, specifically referring to theused in classical Chinese literature.

Usage highlights

turtledove birdcrying turtledoveflying turtledovewild turtledoveforest turtledove

Synonyms

  • 鸠— turtledove (similar bird species)
  • 鸽— dove, pigeon (related bird family)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The turtledove coos in the forest (鸼鸟在林中鸣叫).
  • Ancient poets often mentioned the turtledove (古代诗人常提及鸼).
  • The bird's feathers were beautifully patterned (鸼的羽毛图案美丽).

Collocations

  • turtledove bird(鸼鸟)
  • crying turtledove(鸣鸼)
  • flying turtledove(飞鸼)
  • wild turtledove(野鸼)
  • forest turtledove(林鸼)

Idioms

  • The turtledove calls for rain(鸼鸣求雨)
  • As gentle as a turtledove(温如鸼鸟)
  • The turtledove knows the season(鸼知时节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese poetry as a symbol of gentleness and seasonal change.
  • Often associated with rural landscapes and natural harmony in traditional literature.
  • Considered an auspicious bird in some regional folk traditions.

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