鹝 (yì) - A type of pheasant or partridge & specifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant or similar
鹝 · yì
A type of pheasant or partridge;
specifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant or similar game birds in Chinese literature and poetry.
A type of pheasant or partridgespecifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant or similar
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The Reeves's pheasant (鹝鸡) is known for its long tail feathers.
- Ancient poetry mentions the pheasant (鹝) as a symbol of beauty.
- He spotted a pheasant (鹝) in the forest during his hike.
Collocations
- Reeves's pheasant(鹝鸡)
- pheasant feathers(鹝羽)
- pheasant cry(鹝鸣)
- mountain pheasant(山鹝)
- golden pheasant(金鹝)
- pheasant hunting(猎鹝)
Idioms
- As graceful as a pheasant(如鹝之雅)
- Pheasant in the mountain forest(山林之鹝)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character 鹝 appears in classical Chinese poetry and texts, often symbolizing elegance and natural beauty.
- In traditional Chinese culture, pheasants like the Reeves's pheasant are associated with nobility and grace due to their striking appearance.