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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹴shuāngeaglex, 22 strokes, radical 鸟
shuāng(shuang1)shuang T1
  1. 1eagle
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March 24, 2026

鹴(鸘)shuāng(shuang1)

The character 鹴 (shuāng) refers to a type of eagle. It is often used in literary contexts or in specific phrases relating to birds of prey, highlighting its significance in Chinese literature and symbolism, where eagles represent strength and nobility.

Strokes22Radical鸟
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, eagles symbolize power and resilience, often associated with heroes in folklore. They are seen as guardians of the skies and are sometimes used in traditional art and poetry to convey strength and freedom.

Memory tip

Imagine an eagle soaring high in the sky, its sharp eyes scanning the ground below. The character 鹴 looks like a bird with outstretched wings (the top part) and sharp talons (the bottom part), reminding you of its predatory nature. To remember the pronunciation 'shuāng,' think of 'strong'—as eagles are strong creatures.

Meanings of 鹴

shuāng(shuang1)
1eagle
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About 鹴

鹴Simplified
鸘Traditional
22Strokes
鸟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is quite rare and is not frequently used in everyday conversation. It’s more common in written Chinese, especially in poetry or descriptions of nature. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar bird characters, as they can have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

While 鹴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students at higher levels should focus on recognizing less common characters like this one, especially in literary texts. It helps to expand vocabulary related to nature and wildlife.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 鹴 with more common bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which means 'bird' in general. For example, saying '我看到一个鹴' (wǒ kàn dào yī gè niǎo) can be incorrect if referring to specific eagle observations, instead use '我看到一只鹴' (wǒ kàn dào yī zhī shuāng).

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Etymology of 鹴

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

bird

Semantic (meaning)鸟
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Phonetic (sound)霜
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Origin

鹴 = 鸟 + 霜. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鹴

IDS Structure⿰霜鸟
鹴Full character
=
霜shuang1
left
鸟diao3
right
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Parts

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How to say eagle in Chinese

“eagle” in Chinese is鹴shuāng

The character 鹴 (shuāng) refers to a type of eagle. It is often used in literary contexts or in specific phrases relating to birds of prey, highlighting its significance in Chinese literature and symbolism, where eagles represent strength and nobility.

When to use 鹴

This character is quite rare and is not frequently used in everyday conversation. It’s more common in written Chinese, especially in poetry or descriptions of nature. Be careful not to confuse it with other similar bird characters, as they can have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 鹴 with more common bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which means 'bird' in general. For example, saying '我看到一个鹴' (wǒ kàn dào yī gè niǎo) can be incorrect if referring to specific eagle observations, instead use '我看到一只鹴' (wǒ kàn dào yī zhī shuāng).

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Word Family of 鹴

Words containing this character1
鹴shuānggreen, long-necked mythical bird鸘

Frequently asked questions about 鹴

No, 鹴 is quite rare and is mostly found in literary contexts.

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