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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鵓bóa species of pigeonx, 18 strokes, radical 鳥
bó(bo2)bo T2
  1. 1a species of pigeon
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March 24, 2026

鵓bó(bo2)

The character 鵓 (bó) refers to a specific species of pigeon known for its unique characteristics. Commonly found in certain regions, it is often referenced in discussions about birds and wildlife, especially in literary contexts. This term may also appear in ecological studies or birdwatching discussions.

Strokes18Radical鳥
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, birds, including pigeons, are often symbols of peace and prosperity. The specific mention of 鵓 connects to traditional poetry and art where nature and wildlife are celebrated.

Memory tip

Imagine a flock of pigeons (the 'bird' radical 鳥) flying around a 'bowl' (the 'bó' sound) where they gather to eat. Picture the colorful pigeons diving into the bowl, making it easy to remember both the character's form and its meaning.

Meanings of 鵓

bó(bo2)
1a species of pigeon
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About 鵓

鵓Simplified
18Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and specific, often used in scientific or literary discussions rather than everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with more general terms for birds, like 鸟 (niǎo). It's important to use 鵓 in contexts where specific bird species are being discussed.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鵓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at this level should focus on basic bird vocabulary first, like 鸟 (niǎo), before delving into more specific terms like 鵓. Understanding its usage can enhance ecological vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鵓 as 'niǎo' due to confusion with the general word for bird. The correct pronunciation is 'bó'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use it in casual conversation where general terms would be more appropriate.

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Etymology of 鵓

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

bird

Semantic (meaning)鳥
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Phonetic (sound)孛
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Origin

鵓 = 鳥 + 孛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鵓

IDS Structure⿰孛鳥
鵓Full character
=
孛bei4
left
鳥niao3
right
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Parts

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How to say a species of pigeon in Chinese

“a species of pigeon” in Chinese is鵓bó

The character 鵓 (bó) refers to a specific species of pigeon known for its unique characteristics. Commonly found in certain regions, it is often referenced in discussions about birds and wildlife, especially in literary contexts. This term may also appear in ecological studies or birdwatching discussions.

When to use 鵓

This term is quite formal and specific, often used in scientific or literary discussions rather than everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with more general terms for birds, like 鸟 (niǎo). It's important to use 鵓 in contexts where specific bird species are being discussed.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鵓 as 'niǎo' due to confusion with the general word for bird. The correct pronunciation is 'bó'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use it in casual conversation where general terms would be more appropriate.

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Word Family of 鵓

Words containing this character2
鹁bówoodpidgeon鵓
鹁鸽pigeon鵓鴿
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