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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鶊gēngoriolezg, 19 strokes, radical 鳥
gēng(geng1)geng T1
  1. 1oriole
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March 24, 2026

鶊gēng(geng1)

The character 鶊 (gēng) refers to the oriole, a type of bird known for its vibrant color and melodious song. In Chinese culture, orioles symbolize joy and are often associated with beauty and harmony in nature. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literary contexts or poetry.

Strokes19Radical鳥
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, the oriole is often celebrated in poetry and songs, symbolizing the arrival of spring and happiness. The character 鶊 can be found in classical texts that praise natural beauty and evoke a sense of serenity.

Memory tip

Imagine an oriole singing on a branch, its vibrant yellow feathers shining in the sunlight. The character 鶊 combines the radical for bird (鸟) with a form that suggests elegance and grace, reminiscent of the oriole's beautiful appearance and voice. Think of 'gēng' as the sound of the oriole's joyful song.

Meanings of 鶊

gēng(geng1)
1oriole
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About 鶊

鶊Simplified
19Strokes
鳥Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 鶊 is not frequently used in casual conversation, it may appear in literature or discussions about nature and birds. Learners often confuse this character with more common bird-related characters, so it’s important to remember its specific association with the oriole. Pay attention to the tone; 'gēng' has a high level of intonation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鶊 is not included in the HSK levels, it is useful to know as it connects to other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo) for bird. Focus on recognizing this character in written texts related to nature and literature to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鶊 with similar bird characters, such as 鸟. For instance, saying '我看到一个鸟' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè niǎo) instead of '我看到一只鶊' (Wǒ kàn dào yī zhī gēng) when specifically referring to an oriole.

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Etymology of 鶊

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)庚
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Origin

鶊 = 鳥 + 庚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鶊

IDS Structure⿰庚鳥
鶊Full character
=
庚geng1
left
鳥niao3
right
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Parts

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How to say oriole in Chinese

“oriole” in Chinese is鶊gēng

The character 鶊 (gēng) refers to the oriole, a type of bird known for its vibrant color and melodious song. In Chinese culture, orioles symbolize joy and are often associated with beauty and harmony in nature. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literary contexts or poetry.

When to use 鶊

While 鶊 is not frequently used in casual conversation, it may appear in literature or discussions about nature and birds. Learners often confuse this character with more common bird-related characters, so it’s important to remember its specific association with the oriole. Pay attention to the tone; 'gēng' has a high level of intonation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鶊 with similar bird characters, such as 鸟. For instance, saying '我看到一个鸟' (Wǒ kàn dào yīgè niǎo) instead of '我看到一只鶊' (Wǒ kàn dào yī zhī gēng) when specifically referring to an oriole.

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Word Family of 鶊

Words containing this character1
鹒gēngoriole鶊
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Frequently asked questions about 鶊

The character is pronounced as 'gēng', with a high tone.

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