鹆 (yù) - Myna — refers to myna birds, specifically the

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Myna — refers to myna birds, specifically the crested myna (Acridotheres cristatellus), known for their ability to mimic human speech.

Myna — refers to myna birds, specifically the

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Myna birdCrested mynaTalking mynaMyna cageMyna feathersMyna call

Synonyms

  • 八哥— Crested myna (more common term)
  • 了哥— Alternative name for myna bird

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The myna bird can imitate human speech (鹆鸟会模仿人说话).
  • He keeps a crested myna as a pet (他养了一只八哥鹆).
  • Myna birds are common in Southeast Asia (鹆鸟在东南亚很常见).

Collocations

  • Myna bird(鹆鸟)
  • Crested myna(八哥鹆)
  • Talking myna(会说话的鹆)
  • Myna cage(鹆笼)
  • Myna feathers(鹆羽)
  • Myna call(鹆鸣)

Idioms

  • Like a myna mimicking speech(如鹆学舌)
  • Myna's clever tongue(鹆舌巧言)
  • Myna repeats words(鹆复人言)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Myna birds have been kept as pets in China for centuries, valued for their ability to mimic human speech.
  • In Chinese culture, the myna is often associated with intelligence, mimicry, and sometimes with empty repetition without understanding.
  • The crested myna (八哥) is one of the most common myna species in China and is frequently referenced in literature and art.

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