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