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羽 (yǔ) refers to feathers in general, while 翎 (líng) specifically denotes long, ornamental feathers or plumes.
Be cautious not to confuse 翎 with other similar characters related to feathers, like 羽 (yǔ). This term is more formal and may be used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversations. Common collocations include phrases like '翎毛' (língmáo) meaning 'feather' and '翎羽' (língyǔ) for 'plumage'.
Although 翎 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK Level 3 words about animals and nature. Students should focus on recognizing the radicals and understanding its usage in descriptive contexts.
Learners often confuse 翎 with 羽, mistakenly using it in contexts where general feathers are discussed. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège yǔ) instead of '我喜欢这个翎' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège líng) when referring to a specific bird's plume.
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Etymology of 翎
Phonosemantic compound. 羽 represents the meaning and 令 represents the sound.
plume
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How to say plume, tail feathers in Chinese
“plume, tail feathers” in Chinese is翎
The character 翎 (líng) refers to the long, ornamental feathers or plumes of birds, particularly the tail feathers that are often colorful and vibrant. It is commonly used in contexts related to birds, fashion, and decoration, symbolizing beauty and elegance.
When to use 翎
Be cautious not to confuse 翎 with other similar characters related to feathers, like 羽 (yǔ). This term is more formal and may be used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversations. Common collocations include phrases like '翎毛' (língmáo) meaning 'feather' and '翎羽' (língyǔ) for 'plumage'.
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羽 (yǔ) refers to feathers in general, while 翎 (líng) specifically denotes long, ornamental feathers or plumes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 翎 with 羽, mistakenly using it in contexts where general feathers are discussed. For example, saying '我喜欢这个羽' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège yǔ) instead of '我喜欢这个翎' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège líng) when referring to a specific bird's plume.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 翎
You can say '这只鸟的翎很美' (zhè zhī niǎo de líng hěn měi), meaning 'The plumage of this bird is beautiful.'
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