鹋 (miáo) - Emu — refers to the large flightless bird

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Emu — refers to the large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Emu — refers to the large flightless bird

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emu (鹋) is the second-largest living bird by height.
  • Emus (鹋鸟) can run at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
  • We saw an emu (鹋) at the Australian wildlife park.
  • The emu (鹋) appears on the Australian coat of arms.

Collocations

  • emu bird(鹋鸟)
  • emu egg(鹋蛋)
  • emu farm(鹋场)
  • emu running(鹋跑)
  • Australian emu(澳洲鹋)
  • emu feather(鹋毛)

Idioms

  • As fast as an emu(快如鹋)
  • Tall as an emu(高如鹋)
  • Emu's endurance(鹋之耐力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鹋 was created specifically to represent the emu bird in Chinese.
  • It's a modern character not found in classical Chinese texts.
  • The emu holds cultural significance in Australia as a national symbol.

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