(liú) - A type of owl, specifically referring to the

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liú | 15 strokes | radical:

· liú

A type of owl, specifically referring to the brown hawk-owl or similar species in Chinese ornithological context.

A type of owl, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

brown hawkspotted owletowl speciesnight owlowl callowl habitat

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brown hawk-owl (褐鹠) is a nocturnal bird of prey.
  • We spotted an owl (鹠) in the forest at dusk.
  • This bird guide includes the spotted owlet (斑鹠).

Collocations

  • brown hawk-owl(褐鹠)
  • spotted owlet(斑鹠)
  • owl species(鹠类)
  • night owl(夜鹠)
  • owl call(鹠鸣)
  • owl habitat(鹠栖息地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鹠 appears in classical Chinese texts as a name for certain owl species.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, owls are sometimes associated with mystery and the night.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in ornithological contexts.

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