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鸪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鸪gūspecies of Taiwan pigeonx, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
鸪gūpartridgeunknown, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
鸪gūFrancolinus chinensisunknown, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
gū(gu1) T1
  1. 1species of Taiwan pigeon
  2. 2partridge
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March 24, 2026

鸪(鴣)gū(gu1)

The character 鸪 (gū) refers specifically to a species of pigeon found in Taiwan, often associated with the partridge family. It is commonly used in discussions about avian life and can appear in literature and poetry, symbolizing peace or tranquility due to its gentle nature.

Strokes10Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, birds often symbolize freedom and peace. The 鸪, being a gentle pigeon, represents these ideals and is sometimes featured in traditional poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle pigeon (鸪) cooing softly in a peaceful park. The character looks like a bird with a round body and a small head, reminding you of a pigeon perched quietly. The 'gū' sounds like the soft cooing of a bird, making it easier to remember.

Meanings of 鸪

gū(gu1)
1species of Taiwan pigeon
2partridge
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About 鸪

鸪Simplified
鴣Traditional
10Strokes
鸟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鸪

Usage Notes

This character is quite specific and may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context when using it, as it may come off as overly formal or literary in casual settings. Collocates well with words related to birds or nature.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鸪 is not an HSK level character, understanding it can enrich vocabulary related to animals, especially birds. Students should focus on its pronunciation and context to differentiate it from more common bird-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鸪 with other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo, bird) or 鸽 (gē, pigeon). For example, saying '我看到鸽' instead of '我看到鸪' when referring to a Taiwan pigeon would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 鸪

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)古
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Case file: 鸪

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half古 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 鸪?

Decomposition of 鸪

IDS Structure⿰古鸟
鸪Full Character
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古Gu3
left
鸟diao3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鸪?

How to say species of Taiwan pigeon in Chinese

“species of Taiwan pigeon” in Chinese is鸪gū

The character 鸪 (gū) refers specifically to a species of pigeon found in Taiwan, often associated with the partridge family. It is commonly used in discussions about avian life and can appear in literature and poetry, symbolizing peace or tranquility due to its gentle nature.

When to use 鸪

This character is quite specific and may not be widely used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context when using it, as it may come off as overly formal or literary in casual settings. Collocates well with words related to birds or nature.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鸪 with other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo, bird) or 鸽 (gē, pigeon). For example, saying '我看到鸽' instead of '我看到鸪' when referring to a Taiwan pigeon would be incorrect.

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鸪

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Grammar Patterns of 鸪

鸪 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

猎人派一名赶猎助手上前把鹧____从隐蔽处赶出来.

The huntsman sent a beater ahead to scare out the partridge.

Example Sentences for 鸪 (1)

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猎人派一名赶猎助手上前把鹧鸪从隐蔽处赶出来.

liè rén pài yī míng gǎn liè zhù shǒu shàng qián bǎ zhè gū cóng yǐn bì chǔ gǎn chū lái.

The huntsman sent a beater ahead to scare out the partridge.

Word Family of 鸪

Words Containing This Character2
鹧鸪partridge鷓鴣
鸪gūpartridge鴣
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹧鸪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鸪

鸪 is part of the larger family of pigeons and birds like partridges or the Francolinus genus.

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