Meanings of 鸷
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 鸷
Podcast: 鸷
Podcast: 鸷
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 鸷
鹰 (yīng, eagle) vs 隼 (sǔn, falcon) — pick 鸷 when emphasizing the fierce and brutal nature of birds of prey.
鸷 is a formal term more likely to be found in literature rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it shares tones with other characters; ensure you use the fourth tone for clarity. Common collocations include phrases related to predatory behavior.
Although 鸷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, its connection to birds and nature can be associated with HSK Level 3 terms like '鸟' (bird) and '飞' (fly). Students should focus on the imagery and context in which 鸷 appears.
Learners may confuse 鸷 with similar-sounding words, such as '知' (zhī, to know). Remember, 鸷 specifically refers to predatory birds. For example, saying '我知道这只鸟' (I know this bird) instead of '我看到这只鸷' (I see this bird of prey) can lead to misunderstanding.
Pronunciation of 鸷
Drill the tone of 鸷 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 鸷
bird
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 鸷
- 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half执 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybird
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 鸷? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 鸷?
Decomposition of 鸷
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 鸷?
How to say hawk, vulture in Chinese
“hawk, vulture” in Chinese is鸷
鸷 (zhì) refers to birds of prey, particularly hawks or vultures, known for their fierce and brutal nature. This term is often used in literary or poetic contexts to convey strength and ferocity, symbolizing a powerful presence or an aggressive character.
When to use 鸷
鸷 is a formal term more likely to be found in literature rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it shares tones with other characters; ensure you use the fourth tone for clarity. Common collocations include phrases related to predatory behavior.
鸷 or something close to it
鹰 (yīng, eagle) vs 隼 (sǔn, falcon) — pick 鸷 when emphasizing the fierce and brutal nature of birds of prey.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 鸷 with similar-sounding words, such as '知' (zhī, to know). Remember, 鸷 specifically refers to predatory birds. For example, saying '我知道这只鸟' (I know this bird) instead of '我看到这只鸷' (I see this bird of prey) can lead to misunderstanding.
Write 鸷
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 鸷 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 鸷
Compound Meaning
What does 鸷 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鸷
You can say '这只鸷鸟在天空中飞翔' (This bird of prey is flying in the sky) to describe it.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 鸷?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.