鹂 (lí) - Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

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Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly the yellow oriole species found in China, known for its beautiful singing voice.

Oriole — refers to the oriole bird, particularly

Usage highlights

Yellow orioleOriole's songGolden orioleOriole birdOriole warblerSpring oriole

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yellow oriole sings beautifully (黄鹂鸣叫).
  • Orioles are often depicted in Chinese poetry (鹂鸟在诗歌中).
  • We heard an oriole in the garden (花园里的鹂鸟).
  • The oriole's song heralds spring (鹂鸣报春).

Collocations

  • Yellow oriole(黄鹂)
  • Oriole's song(鹂鸣)
  • Golden oriole(金鹂)
  • Oriole bird(鹂鸟)
  • Oriole warbler(鹂莺)
  • Spring oriole(春鹂)

Idioms

  • Two orioles sing in the green willows(两个黄鹂鸣翠柳)
  • Orioles sing and swallows dance(莺歌燕舞)
  • Golden oriole's solitary song(金鹂独鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The oriole is celebrated in Chinese poetry and art as a symbol of spring, beauty, and joyful sounds.
  • In classical literature, the oriole's song often represents harmony with nature and seasonal changes.
  • The yellow oriole (黄鹂) is particularly famous and appears in many Tang dynasty poems.

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