鹙 (qiū) - A type of large water bird, specifically referring

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qiū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

鹙 · qiū

A type of large water bird, specifically referring to the greater scaup duck or sometimes used in classical texts for certain herons or egrets.

A type of large water bird, specifically referring

Usage highlights

Scaup duckWild duckWater birdMigratory birdFeather of the scaup

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A flock of scaup ducks (一群鹙) was seen on the lake.
  • The poem described an egret as '鹙' in classical Chinese.
  • This bird is known for its migratory patterns (鹙的迁徙模式).

Collocations

  • Scaup duck(鹙鸟)
  • Wild duck(野鹙)
  • Water bird(水鹙)
  • Migratory bird(候鹙)
  • Feather of the scaup(鹙羽)

Idioms

  • Not a common character in idioms, but appears in classical poetry and descriptions.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry and texts as a literary name for certain water birds.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.

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