鹛 (méi) - Mei — refers to a group of small

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méi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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鹛 · méi

Mei — refers to a group of small passerine birds in the family Timaliidae, commonly known as babblers or laughingthrushes.

Mei — refers to a group of small

Usage highlights

Hwamei birdBabbler speciesRedSilverRufousGarrulax laughingthrush

Synonyms

  • 画眉— Hwamei (specific babbler species)
  • 喙眉— alternative name for babblers

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We spotted a Red-billed Leiothrix (红嘴相思鸟) in the forest.
  • The Chinese Hwamei (画眉) is known for its beautiful song.
  • Many babbler species (鹛类) are found in tropical Asia.

Collocations

  • Hwamei bird(画眉鹛)
  • Babbler species(鹛类)
  • Red-billed Leiothrix(红嘴相思鹛)
  • Silver-eared Mesia(银耳相思鹛)
  • Rufous-capped Babbler(红头穗鹛)
  • Garrulax laughingthrush(噪鹛属)

Idioms

  • A singing Hwamei(画眉鸣唱)
  • The babbler's chorus(鹛声和鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鹛 is specifically used in ornithology for birds in the babbler family.
  • The Hwamei (画眉) is a culturally significant songbird in China, often kept as a pet for its melodious voice.
  • The character combines the bird radical (鸟) with the phonetic component 眉 (méi), indicating its pronunciation.

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