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鹙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹙qiūwaterfowl; Garrulus glandariusx, 14 strokes, radical 鸟
qiū(qiu1) T1
  1. 1waterfowl; Garrulus glandarius
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March 24, 2026

鹙(鶖)qiū(qiu1)

The character 鹙 (qiū) refers to specific types of waterfowl, particularly the Garrulus glandarius, known as the Eurasian Jay. It is commonly used in discussions about bird species and wildlife. This term is more specialized and may be encountered in ornithology or literature about nature.

Strokes14Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, birds like the 鹙 are often associated with nature and tranquility, reflecting the importance of wildlife in traditional poetry and art. The appreciation for birds is a common theme in Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a graceful waterfowl gliding over a serene lake, with feathers that shimmer like jewels. The character 鹙 has a 'bird' radical (鸟) at the bottom, suggesting its meaning relates to birds, while the upper part can remind you of a wave (水), symbolizing its aquatic habitat.

Meanings of 鹙

qiū(qiu1)
1waterfowl; Garrulus glandarius
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About 鹙

鹙Simplified
鶖Traditional
14Strokes
鸟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鹙

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 鹙 with similar bird names due to its specific usage. This term is more formal and may not be encountered in casual conversations. Be careful with the pronunciation; the correct tone is the first tone (qiū), which is high and level.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in the HSK levels, but understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to nature and wildlife. Students should focus on recognizing it in written contexts, especially in texts discussing birds or nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鹙 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'qiu' with a falling tone instead of the correct high-level tone. Additionally, some might confuse it with other bird names, like 鹤 (hè), which means crane.

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Etymology of 鹙

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)秋
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Case file: 鹙

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half秋 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 鹙?

Decomposition of 鹙

IDS Structure⿱秋鸟
鹙Full Character
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秋Qiu1
top
鸟diao3
bottom
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How to say waterfowl; Garrulus glandarius in Chinese

“waterfowl; Garrulus glandarius” in Chinese is鹙qiū

The character 鹙 (qiū) refers to specific types of waterfowl, particularly the Garrulus glandarius, known as the Eurasian Jay. It is commonly used in discussions about bird species and wildlife. This term is more specialized and may be encountered in ornithology or literature about nature.

When to use 鹙

Learners often confuse 鹙 with similar bird names due to its specific usage. This term is more formal and may not be encountered in casual conversations. Be careful with the pronunciation; the correct tone is the first tone (qiū), which is high and level.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鹙 by using the wrong tone, such as saying 'qiu' with a falling tone instead of the correct high-level tone. Additionally, some might confuse it with other bird names, like 鹤 (hè), which means crane.

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鹙

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹙

It refers to a type of waterfowl, specifically the Eurasian Jay.

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