鹣 (jiān) - Jian — refers to a mythical bird in & often used metaphorically to describe an inseparable couple.

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jiān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鹣 · jiān

Jian — refers to a mythical bird in Chinese mythology that has only one eye and one wing, requiring a pair to fly;

often used metaphorically to describe an inseparable couple.

Jian — refers to a mythical bird inoften used metaphorically to describe an inseparable couple.

Usage highlights

Jian jianJian birdJian die情深Jian jian flying togetherJian jian pairJian jian in harmony

Synonyms

  • 比翼鸟— birds that fly in pairs (mythical)
  • 连理枝— intertwined branches (symbolizing union)

Antonyms

  • 孤鹣— solitary jian bird (impairs flight)
  • 单飞— flying alone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They are like a pair of jian birds (鹣鹣).
  • The jian bird appears in ancient texts (鹣鸟).
  • A poetic term for devoted couples (鹣鲽情深).
  • Used in classical literature to symbolize unity (比翼鹣鹣).

Collocations

  • Jian jian(鹣鹣)
  • Jian bird(鹣鸟)
  • Jian die情深(鹣鲽情深)
  • Jian jian flying together(鹣鹣比翼)
  • Jian jian pair(鹣鹣偶)
  • Jian jian in harmony(鹣鹣和鸣)

Idioms

  • Deep affection like jian and die fish(鹣鲽情深)
  • Flying together like jian birds(鹣鹣比翼)
  • Jian jian appearing together(鹣鹣并现)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from Chinese mythology as a mythical bird that must pair with another to fly, symbolizing interdependence and conjugal harmony.
  • Often paired with 'die' (鲽, a type of flounder) in the idiom '鹣鲽情深' to describe deep marital affection.
  • Appears in classical poetry and literature as a symbol of devoted love and inseparable partnership.

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