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March 24, 2026
鹌(鵪)ān(an1)
The character 鹌 (ān) refers specifically to a type of bird known as the quail, which is a small game bird often found in various parts of the world. In Chinese culture, quails are sometimes associated with delicacies in cuisine and have symbolic meanings in poetry and literature, representing modesty and subtlety.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, the quail is often mentioned as a symbol of humble living and tranquility, reflecting the aesthetic values of nature in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small bird (the quail) with a soft 'a' sound as it chirps. The character 鹌 has the radical for bird (鳥) at the top, which helps you remember it refers to a type of bird. Visualize the quail hopping around, making soft sounds like 'ān' to reinforce the pronunciation.
Meanings of 鹌
ān(an1)
1quail; Coturnix coturnix
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About 鹌
鹌Simplified
鵪Traditional
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鸟Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鹌
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small bird (the quail) with a soft 'a' sound as it chirps. The character 鹌 has the radical for bird (鳥) at the top, which helps you remember it refers to a type of bird. Visualize the quail hopping around, making soft sounds like 'ān' to reinforce the pronunciation.
Usage Notes
When using 鹌, ensure you are in contexts discussing birds or related cuisine. A common mistake is to confuse it with other bird names like 鸭 (yā) for duck. This character is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 鹌 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other animal-related words that may be at the same level. Focus on recognizing the bird radical (鳥) in other characters to enhance your vocabulary related to animals.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, the quail is often mentioned as a symbol of humble living and tranquility, reflecting the aesthetic values of nature in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鹌 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo) which means 'bird' in general. Remember that 鹌 specifically denotes 'quail' and is more specialized.
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Grammar Patterns of 鹌
鹌 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.
In traditional Chinese poetry, the quail is often mentioned as a symbol of humble living and tranquility, reflecting the aesthetic values of nature in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 鹌
Words Containing This Character2
鹌鹑quail鵪鶉
鹌ānquail鵪
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Compound Meaning
What does 鹌鹑 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鹌
It is pronounced as 'ān', with a flat tone.
Chinese nouns do not have a plural form like in English; 鹌 can refer to quails in general.
It is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, but it may appear in poetry or literary contexts.
