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鶻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鶻gǔa kind of pigeon; treron permagnax, 21 strokes, radical 鳥
gǔ(gu3) T3
  1. 1a kind of pigeon; treron permagna
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March 24, 2026

鶻gǔ(gu3)

The character 鶻 (gǔ) refers to a specific type of pigeon, specifically the treron permagna, which is known for its unique size and appearance. This term is primarily used in ornithology and may not be familiar to everyday speakers, making it more common in academic or specialized contexts.

Strokes21Radical鳥
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, pigeons often symbolize peace and fidelity. While 鶻 specifically refers to a type of pigeon, understanding its context can deepen appreciation for how birds are viewed in Chinese symbolism.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, majestic pigeon soaring through the sky. The character 鶻 has the radical 鳥 (bird) on the left, emphasizing its connection to birds. Picture a giant pigeon – 'gǔ' – gliding gracefully, making it easier to recall both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 鶻

gǔ(gu3)
1a kind of pigeon; treron permagna
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About 鶻

鶻Simplified
21Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鶻

Usage Notes

This term is quite technical, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse 鶻 with similar-sounding words. It's also important to use the correct tone (gǔ) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鶻 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enrich your understanding of animals in Chinese. Focus on related terms in the animal kingdom, such as 鸟 (niǎo - bird) and 鸽子 (gēzi - pigeon), to build connections.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 鶻 with 鸽 (gē - pigeon), which is a more common term. It's important to remember that 鶻 refers to a specific type of pigeon and to use it in the right context.

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Pronunciation of 鶻

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Etymology of 鶻

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 骨 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鶻.

Memory Hint

bird

Semantic (meaning)鳥
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Phonetic (sound)骨
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Case file: 鶻

Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 骨 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鶻.

  1. 1The meaning half鳥 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half骨 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybird
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鶻?

Decomposition of 鶻

IDS Structure⿰骨鳥
鶻Full Character
=
骨gu3
left
鳥niao3
right
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Which of these is a component of 鶻?

How to say a kind of pigeon; treron permagna in Chinese

“a kind of pigeon; treron permagna” in Chinese is鶻gǔ

The character 鶻 (gǔ) refers to a specific type of pigeon, specifically the treron permagna, which is known for its unique size and appearance. This term is primarily used in ornithology and may not be familiar to everyday speakers, making it more common in academic or specialized contexts.

When to use 鶻

This term is quite technical, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse 鶻 with similar-sounding words. It's also important to use the correct tone (gǔ) to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 鶻 with 鸽 (gē - pigeon), which is a more common term. It's important to remember that 鶻 refers to a specific type of pigeon and to use it in the right context.

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鶻

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Word Family of 鶻

Words Containing This Character2
鹘gǔfalcon鶻
回鹘Huihu, Tang dynasty name of ethnic group corresponding to modern Uighur 維吾爾|维吾尔[Wéi​wú​'ěr]回鶻
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹘 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鶻

It refers to a specific type of pigeon known as the treron permagna.

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