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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹔sùthe turquoise kingfisherx, 13 strokes, radical 鸟
sù(su4)su T4
  1. 1the turquoise kingfisher
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March 24, 2026

鹔(鷫)sù(su4)

The character 鹔 (sù) refers to the turquoise kingfisher, a small, colorful bird known for its vibrant plumage and swift movements. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary contexts or discussions about nature and wildlife.

Strokes13Radical鸟
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, birds like the turquoise kingfisher symbolize agility and beauty, often celebrated in poetry and art. They can represent good fortune and prosperity, making them a popular subject in traditional artworks.

Memory tip

Imagine a small, stunning turquoise bird soaring through the sky, its vibrant color gleaming like a gem. The character 鹔 resembles a bird perched on a branch, with the '鸟' radical (bird) at its base, reminding you of its meaning and pronunciation (sù).

Meanings of 鹔

sù(su4)
1the turquoise kingfisher
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About 鹔

鹔Simplified
鷫Traditional
13Strokes
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 may not be familiar to many learners. It is important to ensure correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with more commonly used characters. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is essential for this character.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鹔 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be seen as an advanced character that complements knowledge of birds and nature vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context and recognizing its form while building a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 鹔 with more common bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which means 'bird' in general. It's important to avoid using 鹔 in everyday conversations where simpler terms would suffice.

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Etymology of 鹔

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)肃
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Origin

鹔 = 鸟 + 肃. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鹔

IDS Structure⿰肃鸟
鹔Full character
=
肃Su4
left
鸟diao3
right
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Parts

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How to say the turquoise kingfisher in Chinese

“the turquoise kingfisher” in Chinese is鹔sù

The character 鹔 (sù) refers to the turquoise kingfisher, a small, colorful bird known for its vibrant plumage and swift movements. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary contexts or discussions about nature and wildlife.

When to use 鹔

This character is quite rare and may not be familiar to many learners. It is important to ensure correct pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with more commonly used characters. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is essential for this character.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 鹔 with more common bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which means 'bird' in general. It's important to avoid using 鹔 in everyday conversations where simpler terms would suffice.

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Word Family of 鹔

Words containing this character1
鹔sùgreen, long-necked mythical bird鷫

Frequently asked questions about 鹔

No, 鹔 is a rare character and is mostly encountered in literary or specialized contexts.

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