鹇 (xián) - Silver pheasant — a type of pheasant native & often associated with elegance and nobility in Chinese

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xián ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鹇 · xián

Silver pheasant — a type of pheasant native to East Asia, known for its beautiful white plumage with black markings;

often associated with elegance and nobility in Chinese culture.

Silver pheasant — a type of pheasant nativeoften associated with elegance and nobility in Chinese

Usage highlights

Silver pheasantPheasant speciesPheasant feathersPheasant breedingPheasant conservationElegant pheasant

Synonyms

  • 白鹇— Silver pheasant (specific species name)
  • 山鸡— Pheasant (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We spotted a silver pheasant (白鹇) in the forest.
  • The silver pheasant's plumage is strikingly beautiful (鹇的羽毛).
  • This nature reserve protects silver pheasants (保护鹇类).
  • The silver pheasant is considered an auspicious bird (吉祥的鹇鸟).

Collocations

  • Silver pheasant(白鹇)
  • Pheasant species(鹇类)
  • Pheasant feathers(鹇羽)
  • Pheasant breeding(鹇养殖)
  • Pheasant conservation(鹇保护)
  • Elegant pheasant(优雅的鹇)

Idioms

  • As elegant as a silver pheasant(如白鹇般优雅)
  • Pheasant dancing in the forest(鹇舞林间)
  • Silver pheasant showing its beauty(白鹇展姿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The silver pheasant (白鹇) is considered an auspicious bird in Chinese culture, symbolizing elegance, purity, and nobility.
  • In ancient China, the silver pheasant was sometimes used as a decorative motif in official robes and artworks.
  • The bird is particularly associated with mountainous regions and is admired for its graceful appearance and movements.

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