鹓 (yuān) - Yuan — a legendary bird in Chinese mythology, & used in classical literature to symbolize nobility and

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鹓 · yuān

Yuan — a legendary bird in Chinese mythology, often associated with the phoenix;

used in classical literature to symbolize nobility and purity.

Yuan — a legendary bird in Chinese mythology,used in classical literature to symbolize nobility and

Usage highlights

Yuan birdYuan and phoenixYuan and egretYuan's journeyYuan's featherYuan chamber

Synonyms

  • 凤— phoenix (mythical bird symbolizing nobility)
  • 鸾— mythical bird similar to phoenix

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The yuan bird is a mythical creature (鹓鶵).
  • He was as noble as the yuan (鹓行).
  • In classical texts, the yuan appears alongside the phoenix (凤鹓).
  • The yuan symbolizes high virtue and purity (鹓鹭).

Collocations

  • Yuan bird(鹓鶵)
  • Yuan and phoenix(凤鹓)
  • Yuan and egret(鹓鹭)
  • Yuan's journey(鹓行)
  • Yuan's feather(鹓羽)
  • Yuan chamber(鹓阁)

Idioms

  • The yuan and phoenix soar together(凤鹓齐飞)
  • Yuan's pure feather(鹓羽洁洁)
  • Yuan's noble journey(鹓行有序)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The yuan is a mythical bird in Chinese mythology, often mentioned alongside the phoenix as a symbol of nobility and high virtue.
  • In classical literature, the yuan is used to represent officials of high rank or individuals of pure character.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in poetic and historical contexts.

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