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鹗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹗èosprey, fishhawkng, 14 strokes, radical 鸟
鹗è(bird species of China) western osprey (Pandion haliaetus)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 鸟
è(e4) T4
  1. 1osprey, fishhawk
  2. 2(bird species of China) western osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
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March 24, 2026

鹗(鶚)è(e4)

The character 鹗 (è) refers to the osprey, a bird of prey known for its fishing skills. Commonly found near water bodies, this bird is recognized for its distinctive appearance and hunting behavior, making it a symbol of resilience and adaptability in nature.

Strokes14Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the osprey is often admired for its hunting prowess and is featured in poetry and art as a symbol of strength and independence. It signifies the importance of water ecosystems in Chinese biodiversity.

Memory Tip

Imagine an eagle (the 'e' in è) soaring over a lake, diving down to catch fish with its sharp talons. The character 鹗 has the radical for 'bird' (鸟) at the bottom, emphasizing its avian nature, while the top part resembles a stylized water droplet, linking it to its aquatic hunting grounds.

Meanings of 鹗

è(e4)
1osprey, fishhawk
2(bird species of China) western osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
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About 鹗

鹗Simplified
鶚Traditional
14Strokes
鸟Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鹗

Usage Notes

While 鹗 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about wildlife or in literary contexts. Be cautious with the tone, as è is pronounced with a falling tone, which can be mistaken for other tones if not enunciated clearly.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鹗 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on bird-related vocabulary to enhance their understanding of nature terms. Connecting it to other animal names can help reinforce memorization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鹗 with similar characters like 鳥 (bird) or 鷹 (hawk) due to the similar components. Remember, 鹗 specifically refers to the osprey, so using it interchangeably with other bird names is incorrect.

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Etymology of 鹗

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

Semantic (meaning)鸟
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Phonetic (sound)咢
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Case file: 鹗

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half咢 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 鹗?

Decomposition of 鹗

IDS Structure⿰咢鸟
鹗Full Character
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咢e4
left
鸟diao3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鹗?

How to say osprey, fishhawk in Chinese

“osprey, fishhawk” in Chinese is鹗è

The character 鹗 (è) refers to the osprey, a bird of prey known for its fishing skills. Commonly found near water bodies, this bird is recognized for its distinctive appearance and hunting behavior, making it a symbol of resilience and adaptability in nature.

When to use 鹗

While 鹗 is not frequently used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about wildlife or in literary contexts. Be cautious with the tone, as è is pronounced with a falling tone, which can be mistaken for other tones if not enunciated clearly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鹗 with similar characters like 鳥 (bird) or 鷹 (hawk) due to the similar components. Remember, 鹗 specifically refers to the osprey, so using it interchangeably with other bird names is incorrect.

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鹗

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Word Family of 鹗

Words Containing This Character1
鹗è(bird species of China) western osprey (Pandion haliaetus)鶚
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹗 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鹗

The character 鹗 is pronounced as è, with a falling tone.

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