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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鶇dōngthrush; Turdus species (various)x, 19 strokes, radical 鳥
dōng(dong1)dong T1
  1. 1thrush; Turdus species (various)
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March 24, 2026

鶇dōng(dong1)

The character 鶇 (dōng) refers to a type of bird known as the thrush, specifically belonging to the Turdus genus. These birds are often recognized for their melodious singing and are commonly found in various habitats across the world, making them a symbol of nature's beauty in Chinese literature.

Strokes19Radical鳥
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, birds like the thrush are often celebrated in poetry and art as symbols of freedom and the beauty of nature. The presence of such birds in spring signifies renewal and the joy of life returning after winter.

Memory tip

Imagine a thrush singing its beautiful song in the dawn (dōng sounds like 'dawn'). The character 鶇 has a bird radical (鳥) that visually connects to its meaning — a bird. Picture the bird perched on a branch, heralding the arrival of morning with its song.

Meanings of 鶇

dōng(dong1)
1thrush; Turdus species (various)
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鶇Simplified
19Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 鶇 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary contexts or birdwatching discussions. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation, as 'dōng' (high level tone) must be distinguished from other similar-sounding words to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鶇 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful for advanced learners interested in nature or literature. Focus on understanding its context in poetry where birds are often symbolic, and practice using it in descriptive sentences about wildlife.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鶇 with similar-sounding words due to tonal differences. For example, saying 'dòng' (with a falling tone) instead of 'dōng' can lead to misunderstandings, as it changes the meaning entirely.

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Etymology of 鶇

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)東
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Origin

鶇 = 鳥 + 東. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鶇

IDS Structure⿰東鳥
鶇Full character
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東dong1
left
鳥niao3
right
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Parts

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How to say thrush; Turdus species (various) in Chinese

“thrush; Turdus species (various)” in Chinese is鶇dōng

The character 鶇 (dōng) refers to a type of bird known as the thrush, specifically belonging to the Turdus genus. These birds are often recognized for their melodious singing and are commonly found in various habitats across the world, making them a symbol of nature's beauty in Chinese literature.

When to use 鶇

While 鶇 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary contexts or birdwatching discussions. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation, as 'dōng' (high level tone) must be distinguished from other similar-sounding words to avoid confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鶇 with similar-sounding words due to tonal differences. For example, saying 'dòng' (with a falling tone) instead of 'dōng' can lead to misunderstandings, as it changes the meaning entirely.

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Word Family of 鶇

Words containing this character1
鸫dōngthrush鶇
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It translates to 'thrush', a type of bird known for its singing.

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