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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鸘shuāngeaglex, 28 strokes, radical 鳥
shuāng(shuang1)shuang T1
  1. 1eagle
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March 24, 2026

鸘shuāng(shuang1)

The character 鸘 (shuāng) refers to a type of eagle, often associated with strength and majesty in Chinese literature. While not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in poetry or historical texts depicting nature or wildlife.

Strokes28Radical鳥
Cultural note

Eagles have symbolic significance in Chinese culture, often representing power, freedom, and nobility. They are admired in poetry and art for their ability to soar high above the earth.

Memory tip

Imagine a majestic eagle soaring in the sky, its wings spread wide. The character 鸘 has the radical for 'bird' (鸟) at the top, reminding you that it represents a bird, specifically an eagle, which is powerful and graceful.

Meanings of 鸘

shuāng(shuang1)
1eagle
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About 鸘

鸘Simplified
28Strokes
鳥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 may not be understood by all speakers. It's important to use it in appropriate contexts, such as literature or when discussing specific wildlife. Be mindful of its pronunciation with the fourth tone (shuāng) to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鸘 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related characters like 鸟 (bird) and other terms for birds of prey. Understanding the radicals can help in recognizing similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 鸘 with similar sounding characters, such as 鸦 (crow), which has a different meaning and tone. Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Etymology of 鸘

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)霜
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Origin

鸘 = 鳥 + 霜. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鸘

IDS Structure⿰霜鳥
鸘Full character
=
霜shuang1
left
鳥niao3
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 鸘?

How to say eagle in Chinese

“eagle” in Chinese is鸘shuāng

The character 鸘 (shuāng) refers to a type of eagle, often associated with strength and majesty in Chinese literature. While not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in poetry or historical texts depicting nature or wildlife.

When to use 鸘

This character is quite rare and may not be understood by all speakers. It's important to use it in appropriate contexts, such as literature or when discussing specific wildlife. Be mindful of its pronunciation with the fourth tone (shuāng) to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 鸘 with similar sounding characters, such as 鸦 (crow), which has a different meaning and tone. Always check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Word Family of 鸘

Words containing this character1
鹴shuānggreen, long-necked mythical bird鸘
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Frequently asked questions about 鸘

No, 鸘 is rare and mostly found in literary contexts.

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