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鵒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鵒yùmynah; Acridotheres tristisx, 18 strokes, radical 鳥
yù(yu4) T4
  1. 1mynah; Acridotheres tristis
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March 24, 2026

鵒yù(yu4)

The character 鵒 (yù) refers to the mynah, a bird known for its ability to mimic human speech and sounds. It is commonly found in Asia and is often associated with urban environments. In Chinese culture, the mynah is appreciated for its intelligence and social behavior.

Strokes18Radical鳥
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the mynah is celebrated for its intelligence and is sometimes kept as a pet for its ability to imitate human speech, reflecting the value placed on companionship and communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mynah bird perched high in a tree, singing sweetly while its sharp eyes scan the surroundings. The top part of the character 鵒 resembles a bird in flight, while the bottom part signifies its essence, reminding you that 'yù' sounds like 'you,' as if the bird is calling out to you.

Meanings of 鵒

yù(yu4)
1mynah; Acridotheres tristis
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About 鵒

鵒Simplified
18Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鵒

Usage Notes

This character is more commonly used in written Chinese than in spoken language. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding words. Typical collocations include 鵒鸟 (yùniǎo), which means 'mynah bird.'

HSK Study Tips

While 鵒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 3's focus on animals. Students should familiarize themselves with animal vocabulary and practice recognizing characters related to nature and wildlife.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鵒 with other bird-related characters due to similar pronunciation. For example, mistakenly using 鸟 (niǎo) instead of 鵒 when specifically referring to a mynah bird is common. Remember to use 鵒 for mynah specifically.

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Etymology of 鵒

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

Semantic (meaning)鳥
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Phonetic (sound)谷
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Case file: 鵒

  1. 1The meaning half鳥 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half谷 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 鵒?

Decomposition of 鵒

IDS Structure⿰谷鳥
鵒Full Character
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谷gu3
left
鳥niao3
right
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Which of these is a component of 鵒?

How to say mynah; Acridotheres tristis in Chinese

“mynah; Acridotheres tristis” in Chinese is鵒yù

The character 鵒 (yù) refers to the mynah, a bird known for its ability to mimic human speech and sounds. It is commonly found in Asia and is often associated with urban environments. In Chinese culture, the mynah is appreciated for its intelligence and social behavior.

When to use 鵒

This character is more commonly used in written Chinese than in spoken language. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding words. Typical collocations include 鵒鸟 (yùniǎo), which means 'mynah bird.'

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鵒 with other bird-related characters due to similar pronunciation. For example, mistakenly using 鸟 (niǎo) instead of 鵒 when specifically referring to a mynah bird is common. Remember to use 鵒 for mynah specifically.

Write 鵒

鵒

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Word Family of 鵒

Words Containing This Character1
鹆yùmynah鵒
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鵒

It means 'mynah,' a bird known for its ability to mimic sounds.

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