鹬 (yù) - Snipe — a type of wading bird & also refers to the act of standing firm

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鹬 · yù

Snipe — a type of wading bird;

also refers to the act of standing firm or being resolute.

Snipe — a type of wading birdalso refers to the act of standing firm

Usage highlights

Snipe and clam grappleSandpiperCurlewSnipe birdLongSnipe hunting

Synonyms

  • 矶鹬— sandpiper (a type of snipe)
  • 杓鹬— curlew (a type of snipe)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A snipe and a clam grapple (鹬蚌相争).
  • The bird has long legs and a long beak (长腿鹬).
  • He observed the sandpiper on the shore (观察岸边的鹬).
  • The snipe is a migratory bird (鹬是一种候鸟).

Collocations

  • Snipe and clam grapple(鹬蚌相争)
  • Sandpiper(矶鹬)
  • Curlew(杓鹬)
  • Snipe bird(鹬鸟)
  • Long-legged snipe(长脚鹬)
  • Snipe hunting(捕鹬)

Idioms

  • When the snipe and the clam grapple, the fisherman profits(鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利)
  • Firm as a rock(鹬立)
  • Resolute and unwavering(鹬峙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is most famous from the idiom '鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利', a cautionary tale about the dangers of internal conflict.
  • In ancient times, the snipe was seen as a determined bird, leading to associations with steadfastness.
  • The bird is often depicted in Chinese art and poetry as a symbol of wetlands and migration.

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