Meanings of 鵑
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 鵑
Podcast: 鵑
Podcast: 鵑
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 鵑
This character is relatively formal and might not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '鵑鸣' (the sound of a cuckoo) and it is often used in literary contexts. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a first tone (juān).
While 鵑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your appreciation of Chinese poetry and literature, which often features birds symbolically. Focus on recognizing the bird radical and its associations with emotions.
Learners often confuse 鵑 with similar-sounding characters. For example, they might mistakenly say 'jūan' instead of 'juān.' Always pay attention to the tone to avoid misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 鵑
Drill the tone of 鵑 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 鵑
bird
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 鵑
- 1The meaning half鳥 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half肙 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 鵑? 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 鵑?
Decomposition of 鵑
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 鵑?
How to say cuckoo in Chinese
“cuckoo” in Chinese is鵑
The character 鵑 (juān) refers to the cuckoo, a bird known for its distinctive call and brood parasitism. In Chinese culture, the cuckoo often symbolizes melancholy and is associated with themes of longing and separation, particularly in poetry and literature.
When to use 鵑
This character is relatively formal and might not be used in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '鵑鸣' (the sound of a cuckoo) and it is often used in literary contexts. Be careful with the tone; it is pronounced with a first tone (juān).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鵑 with similar-sounding characters. For example, they might mistakenly say 'jūan' instead of 'juān.' Always pay attention to the tone to avoid misunderstandings.
Write 鵑
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 鵑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 鵑
Compound Meaning
What does 杜鹃 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鵑
It means cuckoo, a bird known for its distinctive call.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 鵑?
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.