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March 24, 2026
鹩(鷯)liáo(liao2)
The character 鹩 (liáo) refers to a type of small bird known as the eastern wren. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to evoke imagery of nature and can symbolize agility and liveliness. While not frequently encountered in daily conversation, it may appear in discussions about wildlife or in specific contexts related to ornithology.
Strokes17Radical鸟Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and beauty, and the eastern wren is appreciated for its charming songs and vibrant presence in the natural landscape.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tiny, lively wren (鹩) hopping around, its feathers resembling the shape of the character itself with the top part like its head and the bottom part like its body. The pronunciation 'liáo' can be remembered as 'leap' for the bird's energetic movement.
Meanings of 鹩
liáo(liao2)
1wren
2eastern wren
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About 鹩
鹩Simplified
鷯Traditional
17Strokes
鸟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鹩
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tiny, lively wren (鹩) hopping around, its feathers resembling the shape of the character itself with the top part like its head and the bottom part like its body. The pronunciation 'liáo' can be remembered as 'leap' for the bird's energetic movement.
Usage Notes
Learners might confuse 鹩 with other bird-related characters. It is used more in literary contexts than in everyday speech, so it’s important to be aware of its more formal register. Common collocations include phrases describing nature or specific types of birds.
HSK Study Tips
While 鹩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other nature-related terms at higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing how characters related to animals or nature can enhance their descriptive language skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and beauty, and the eastern wren is appreciated for its charming songs and vibrant presence in the natural landscape.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly write 鹩 using similar characters like 鸟 (bird) or confuse its pronunciation with similar-sounding words. Always remember that 鹩 specifically refers to the eastern wren.
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Cultural Notes for 鹩
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In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and beauty, and the eastern wren is appreciated for its charming songs and vibrant presence in the natural landscape.
Word Family of 鹩
Words Containing This Character3
鹩liáoeastern wren鷯
鹩哥(bird species of China) hill myna (Gracula religiosa)鷯哥
鹪鹩(bird species of China) Eurasian wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)鷦鷯
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹩
鹩 means 'eastern wren,' a small bird known for its lively nature.
It is pronounced 'liáo' with a rising tone.
No, 鹩 is more often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
