鹖 (hé) - A type of pheasant or partridge, specifically referring & also refers to a type of ancient military

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鹖 · hé

A type of pheasant or partridge, specifically referring to the long-tailed pheasant;

also refers to a type of ancient military helmet decoration made from pheasant feathers.

A type of pheasant or partridge, specifically referringalso refers to a type of ancient military

Usage highlights

Pheasant featherPheasant helmetPheasant birdPheasant chickenPheasant feather decorationBrave pheasant

Synonyms

  • 雉— pheasant (more common term)
  • 野鸡— pheasant (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pheasant's feathers are beautiful (鹖鸟的羽毛).
  • Ancient warriors wore helmets with pheasant feather decorations (鹖冠).
  • This bird species is native to mountainous regions (鹖鸡).

Collocations

  • Pheasant feather(鹖羽)
  • Pheasant helmet(鹖冠)
  • Pheasant bird(鹖鸟)
  • Pheasant chicken(鹖鸡)
  • Pheasant feather decoration(鹖饰)
  • Brave pheasant(鹖勇)

Idioms

  • Wearing pheasant feathers as a sign of courage(鹖冠博带)
  • Pheasant's brave spirit(鹖之勇)
  • Pheasant feather helmet(戴鹖冠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, pheasant feathers were used as military decorations to signify bravery and valor.
  • The pheasant was admired for its fighting spirit and courage in Chinese culture.
  • Officials and warriors in Han dynasty sometimes wore pheasant feather decorations as rank insignia.

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