Meanings of 鸵
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AI Study Notes for 鸵
Think of the character 鸵 as a bird with a big head and long neck, much like an ostrich. The radical 鸟 (bird) indicates that it is a type of bird, and you can imagine the 'tuo' sound as the sound an ostrich might make when excited, flapping its wings.
A common mistake is to confuse 鸵 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (bird) or 雉 (pheasant). It is generally used in more formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or documentaries, rather than casual conversation. Be careful with the tone; 'tuó' is pronounced with a rising tone.
Although 鸵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to HSK Level 3 words that relate to animals, such as 猫 (māo) for cat and 狗 (gǒu) for dog. Students should focus on recognizing animal-related vocabulary and practicing pronunciation.
In Chinese culture, ostriches are often associated with exoticism and are featured in discussions about wildlife conservation, reflecting a growing interest in biodiversity and animal protection.
Learners often mistakenly write 鸵 as 鸟 (which is the general word for 'bird') or confuse it with similar characters. Remember, 鸵 specifically refers to an ostrich, not just any bird.
Pronunciation of 鸵
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Etymology of 鸵
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 它 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鴕.
bird
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Grammar Patterns of 鸵
鸵 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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那位舞蹈演员戴着粉色____鸟毛制作的头饰.
The dancer wore a headdress of pink ostrich plumes.
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Cultural Notes for 鸵
In Chinese culture, ostriches are often associated with exoticism and are featured in discussions about wildlife conservation, reflecting a growing interest in biodiversity and animal protection.
Word Family of 鸵
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸵
It is pronounced as 'tuó' with a rising tone.
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