鹁 (bó) - A kind of pigeon or dove & specifically refers to the turtle dove.

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bó ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鹁 · bó

A kind of pigeon or dove;

specifically refers to the turtle dove.

A kind of pigeon or dovespecifically refers to the turtle dove.

Usage highlights

Turtle doveDoveDove cooingDove callingWild dove

Synonyms

  • 鸽— pigeon, dove
  • 鸠— turtle dove

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The turtle dove coos in the morning (鹁鸪咕咕叫).
  • We saw a flock of doves (一群鹁鸽).
  • The weather proverb says: 'Turtle dove calls, rain follows' (鹁鸪叫, 雨来到).

Collocations

  • Turtle dove(鹁鸪)
  • Dove(鹁鸽)
  • Dove cooing(鹁鸪鸣)
  • Dove calling(鹁鸪叫)
  • Wild dove(野鹁)

Idioms

  • Turtle dove calls, rain follows(鹁鸪叫, 雨来到)
  • Turtle dove occupying magpie's nest(鹁占鹊巢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The turtle dove (鹁鸪) appears in Chinese weather proverbs predicting rain.
  • In traditional culture, doves often symbolize peace and conjugal fidelity.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and folk sayings.

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