鹭 (lù) - Egret — refers to various species of herons

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Egret — refers to various species of herons and egrets, elegant white wading birds often found in wetlands and associated with purity and grace in Chinese culture.

Egret — refers to various species of herons

Usage highlights

White egretEgret IslandEgret feathersEgret birdEgret gateEgret river

Synonyms

  • 白鹭— white egret (specific species)
  • 鹭鸟— egret bird (general term)
  • 鹭鸶— egret (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A white egret stood by the pond (白鹭).
  • Egret Island is a famous scenic spot (鹭岛).
  • The egret's feathers are pure white (鹭羽).
  • We saw egrets hunting in the marsh (鹭鸟捕食).

Collocations

  • White egret(白鹭)
  • Egret Island(鹭岛)
  • Egret feathers(鹭羽)
  • Egret bird(鹭鸟)
  • Egret gate(鹭门)
  • Egret river(鹭江)

Idioms

  • Egret standing in snow(鹭立雪际)
  • Egret companion and gull friend(鹭朋鸥侣)
  • Egret's legs are long(鹭胫鹤膝)
  • Egret on the shore(鹭约鸥盟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Egrets symbolize purity, elegance, and nobility in Chinese culture due to their white plumage and graceful posture.
  • In Chinese poetry and painting, egrets often represent reclusive scholars and refined gentlemen who maintain moral purity.
  • Xiamen city is nicknamed 'Egret Island' (鹭岛) due to the large number of egrets that historically inhabited the area.

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