鹧 (zhè) - Partridge — refers to the Chinese francolin or

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鹧 · zhè

Partridge — refers to the Chinese francolin or partridge bird, often used in poetic contexts.

Partridge — refers to the Chinese francolin or

Usage highlights

Partridge birdPartridge callPartridge patternPartridge poemPartridge featherPartridge soup

Synonyms

  • 鸪— partridge (usually appears with 鹧)
  • 山鸡— pheasant (similar wild bird)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The partridge's call is melancholic (鹧鸪声).
  • Partridge pattern on porcelain (鹧鸪斑).
  • Partridge in classical poetry (鹧鸪诗).
  • Partridge feather decoration (鹧鸪羽).

Collocations

  • Partridge bird(鹧鸪)
  • Partridge call(鹧鸪声)
  • Partridge pattern(鹧鸪斑)
  • Partridge poem(鹧鸪诗)
  • Partridge feather(鹧鸪羽)
  • Partridge soup(鹧鸪汤)

Idioms

  • Partridge flying south(鹧鸪南飞)
  • Partridge calling in the mountains(鹧鸪啼山)
  • Partridge's sorrowful cry(鹧鸪悲鸣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The partridge appears frequently in classical Chinese poetry as a symbol of sorrow, longing, or homesickness.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, partridge is sometimes used for its nutritional properties.
  • The partridge's distinctive call is often described as sounding like '行不得也哥哥' (you cannot go, brother), expressing reluctance to part.

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