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鸲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鸲qúmynah; Erithacus species (various)g, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
鸲qú(bound form, used in the names of birds of various biological families)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 鸟
qú(qu2) T2
  1. 1mynah; Erithacus species (various)
  2. 2(bound form, used in the names of birds of various biological families)
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March 24, 2026

鸲(鴝)qú(qu2)

鸲 (qú) refers to a type of bird known as the mynah, which is part of various species in the Erithacus family. This character is often found in the names of different types of birds and is used in a biological context, particularly in ornithology.

Strokes10Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, birds like the mynah are often appreciated for their ability to mimic sounds and speech, symbolizing cleverness and communication. They are also featured in poetry and art, representing freedom and beauty.

Memory Tip

Imagine a quirky mynah bird perched on a branch, its name sounding like 'Q' (the first letter of 'quaint') as it squawks. The character 鸲 resembles a bird with its wings spread wide, connecting the visual imagery of the character with the mynah it represents.

Meanings of 鸲

qú(qu2)
1mynah; Erithacus species (various)
2(bound form, used in the names of birds of various biological families)
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About 鸲

鸲Simplified
鴝Traditional
10Strokes
鸟Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

鸲 is relatively formal and is mainly used in scientific or specialized contexts. Learners may confuse it with other bird names in Chinese, so it's important to remember its specific biological usage. Common collocations include bird names that incorporate 鸲.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鸲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding this character can enhance your knowledge of animal names in Chinese. Focus on the phonetics and related bird names, as this will help you recognize patterns in naming conventions in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鸲 with other bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which generically means 'bird.' Be careful to use 鸲 only when referring to specific types of birds, particularly mynahs.

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Etymology of 鸲

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)句
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Case file: 鸲

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half句 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 鸲?

Decomposition of 鸲

IDS Structure⿰句鸟
鸲Full Character
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句gou1
left
鸟diao3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鸲?

How to say mynah; Erithacus species (various) in Chinese

“mynah; Erithacus species (various)” in Chinese is鸲qú

鸲 (qú) refers to a type of bird known as the mynah, which is part of various species in the Erithacus family. This character is often found in the names of different types of birds and is used in a biological context, particularly in ornithology.

When to use 鸲

鸲 is relatively formal and is mainly used in scientific or specialized contexts. Learners may confuse it with other bird names in Chinese, so it's important to remember its specific biological usage. Common collocations include bird names that incorporate 鸲.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鸲 with other bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo), which generically means 'bird.' Be careful to use 鸲 only when referring to specific types of birds, particularly mynahs.

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鸲

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Word Family of 鸲

Words Containing This Character1
鸲qú(bound form, used in the names of birds of various biological families)鴝
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Compound Meaning

What does 鸲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鸲

鸲 refers to the mynah bird and is used in various scientific names for birds.

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