() - A type of pheasant or partridge & specifically refers to the Reeves's pheasant or similar

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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

Reeves's pheasantpheasant featherspheasant crymountain pheasantgolden pheasantpheasant hunting

Synonyms

  • pheasant (general term)
  • 野鸡pheasant (colloquial)

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.

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