Meanings of 鸪
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AI Study Notes for 鸪
Imagine a gentle pigeon (鸪) cooing softly in a peaceful park. The character looks like a bird with a round body and a small head, reminding you of a pigeon perched quietly. The 'gū' sounds like the soft cooing of a bird, making it easier to remember.
This character is quite specific and may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context when using it, as it may come off as overly formal or literary in casual settings. Collocates well with words related to birds or nature.
Although 鸪 is not an HSK level character, understanding it can enrich vocabulary related to animals, especially birds. Students should focus on its pronunciation and context to differentiate it from more common bird-related terms.
In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and peace. The 鸪, being a gentle pigeon, represents these ideals and is sometimes featured in traditional poetry and art.
Learners often confuse 鸪 with other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo, bird) or 鸽 (gē, pigeon). For example, saying '我看到鸽' instead of '我看到鸪' when referring to a Taiwan pigeon would be incorrect.
Pronunciation of 鸪
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Etymology of 鸪
bird
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Decomposition of 鸪
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Grammar Patterns of 鸪
鸪 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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猎人派一名赶猎助手上前把鹧____从隐蔽处赶出来.
The huntsman sent a beater ahead to scare out the partridge.
Example Sentences for 鸪 (1)
Cultural Notes for 鸪
In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and peace. The 鸪, being a gentle pigeon, represents these ideals and is sometimes featured in traditional poetry and art.
Word Family of 鸪
Compound Meaning
What does 鹧鸪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鸪
鸪 is part of the larger family of pigeons and birds like partridges or the Francolinus genus.
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