鹌 (ān) - Quali — refers to the quail, a small & used primarily in the compound word '鹌鹑' (quail).

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Quali — refers to the quail, a small game bird;

used primarily in the compound word '鹌鹑' (quail).

Quali — refers to the quail, a smallused primarily in the compound word '鹌鹑' (quail).

Usage highlights

QuailQuail eggsQuail meatQuail farmingWild quailQuail feathers

Synonyms

  • 鹑— quail (alternative character, often used interchangeably)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We saw a quail (鹌鹑) in the field.
  • Quail eggs (鹌鹑蛋) are smaller than chicken eggs.
  • The quail (鹌鹑) is a small ground-nesting bird.
  • He raises quails (鹌鹑) on his farm.

Collocations

  • Quail(鹌鹑)
  • Quail eggs(鹌鹑蛋)
  • Quail meat(鹌鹑肉)
  • Quail farming(鹌鹑养殖)
  • Wild quail(野生鹌鹑)
  • Quail feathers(鹌鹑羽毛)

Idioms

  • Quail's clothes and hundred-knot clothes — shabby clothing(鹑衣百结)
  • Quail's drink and quail's food — coarse food and drink(鹑居鷇食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The quail is associated with modesty and simplicity in Chinese culture due to its plain appearance.
  • In traditional symbolism, the quail represents courage and perseverance despite its small size.
  • Quail imagery appears in classical poetry and art as a symbol of rural life and humility.

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