鹎 (bēi) - Bulbul — refers to a family of passerine

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Bulbul — refers to a family of passerine birds found in Africa and Asia, known for their melodious songs and often kept as cage birds.

Bulbul — refers to a family of passerine

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bulbul sings beautifully (鹎鸟鸣叫).
  • We spotted a red-whiskered bulbul (红耳鹎) in the garden.
  • Bulbuls are popular cage birds in some regions (笼养鹎).
  • The light-vented bulbul is common in southern China (白头鹎).

Collocations

  • bulbul bird(鹎鸟)
  • red-whiskered bulbul(红耳鹎)
  • light-vented bulbul(白头鹎)
  • brown-breasted bulbul(白喉红臀鹎)
  • black bulbul(黑短脚鹎)
  • bulbul family(鹎科)

Idioms

  • Like a bulbul singing in spring(如鹎鸣春)
  • Bulbul announcing the dawn(鹎报晨光)
  • The bulbul's joyful tune(鹎欢曲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bulbuls are considered songbirds in Chinese culture and are sometimes kept as pets for their pleasant vocalizations.
  • The light-vented bulbul (白头鹎) is particularly common in urban areas of southern China and is sometimes called 'Chinese bulbul'.
  • In traditional Chinese bird painting, bulbuls are often depicted as cheerful, lively birds symbolizing the arrival of spring.

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