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March 24, 2026
鷯liáo(liao2)
The character 鷯 (liáo) refers to a small songbird known as a wren. In Chinese, it is often used in poetry and literature to evoke imagery of nature and tranquility. While this word may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, it carries a sense of delicacy and beauty in the context of avian life.
Strokes23Radical鳥Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, birds like the wren symbolize grace and the beauty of nature. The wren's delicate nature often evokes themes of freedom and the fleeting moments of life, which are central to many traditional Chinese works.
Memory Tip
Visualize a tiny bird with a long tail flitting through the trees, singing sweetly. The character 鷯 includes the radical 鳥 (bird) at the top, reminding you it relates to birds. The pronunciation 'liáo' can be remembered by thinking of a bird that 'yells' when it sings, as if it’s calling out to the world.
Meanings of 鷯
liáo(liao2)
1wren
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鷯Simplified
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鳥Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Visualize a tiny bird with a long tail flitting through the trees, singing sweetly. The character 鷯 includes the radical 鳥 (bird) at the top, reminding you it relates to birds. The pronunciation 'liáo' can be remembered by thinking of a bird that 'yells' when it sings, as if it’s calling out to the world.
Usage Notes
This character is rare in everyday conversations and is more often found in literary texts. Be cautious of its pronunciation; learners might confuse it with similar sounding words. It is typically used in a formal or poetic context rather than in casual speech.
HSK Study Tips
While 鷯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of avian-related terms. Focus on similar bird-related characters and their contexts to build a thematic vocabulary set. Remember that HSK levels may contain more common birds like 鸟 (niǎo).
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, birds like the wren symbolize grace and the beauty of nature. The wren's delicate nature often evokes themes of freedom and the fleeting moments of life, which are central to many traditional Chinese works.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 鷯 with similar bird characters or mispronounce it as 'liào'. Always remember that the correct tone is the second tone, 'liáo', not the fourth tone.
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Cultural Notes for 鷯
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese poetry, birds like the wren symbolize grace and the beauty of nature. The wren's delicate nature often evokes themes of freedom and the fleeting moments of life, which are central to many traditional Chinese works.
Word Family of 鷯
Words Containing This Character3
鹩liáoeastern wren鷯
鹩哥(bird species of China) hill myna (Gracula religiosa)鷯哥
鹪鹩(bird species of China) Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)鷦鷯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鷯
It means 'wren', a small songbird.
It is pronounced as 'liáo'.
No, it is primarily found in poetry and literature.
