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鹆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹆yùmynah; Acridotheres tristisx, 12 strokes, radical 鸟
yù(yu4) T4
  1. 1mynah; Acridotheres tristis
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March 24, 2026

鹆(鵒)yù(yu4)

The character 鹆 (yù) refers to a type of bird known as the mynah, specifically the species Acridotheres tristis. Commonly found in Asia, these birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and their adaptability to urban environments, making them popular in both nature and as pets.

Strokes12Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, birds like the mynah are often appreciated for their singing abilities and are sometimes kept as pets, symbolizing companionship and joy in a household.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mynah bird perched on a branch, squawking loudly. The character 鹆 looks like a bird (鸟) with a 'y' (the first sound in yù) at the start. Picture the bird saying 'yuuuu' as it mimics sounds around it.

Meanings of 鹆

yù(yu4)
1mynah; Acridotheres tristis
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About 鹆

鹆Simplified
鵒Traditional
12Strokes
鸟Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鹆

Usage Notes

This character is generally used in more specific contexts related to birds and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Learners should be mindful of the tone 'yù' as it can be easily confused with other tones. Its formal usage may appear in literature or zoological contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 鹆 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it can be associated with the HSK 3 level due to its relation to animals. Students should focus on practicing pronunciation and recognizing the character in context, especially in texts discussing wildlife.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鹆 with similar-sounding characters like 鱼 (fish). Ensure you remember that 鹆 refers specifically to the mynah bird, while 鱼 relates to fish.

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Etymology of 鹆

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)谷
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Case file: 鹆

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 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 鹆?

Decomposition of 鹆

IDS Structure⿰谷鸟
鹆Full Character
=
谷gu3
left
鸟diao3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鹆?

How to say mynah; Acridotheres tristis in Chinese

“mynah; Acridotheres tristis” in Chinese is鹆yù

The character 鹆 (yù) refers to a type of bird known as the mynah, specifically the species Acridotheres tristis. Commonly found in Asia, these birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and their adaptability to urban environments, making them popular in both nature and as pets.

When to use 鹆

This character is generally used in more specific contexts related to birds and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. Learners should be mindful of the tone 'yù' as it can be easily confused with other tones. Its formal usage may appear in literature or zoological contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鹆 with similar-sounding characters like 鱼 (fish). Ensure you remember that 鹆 refers specifically to the mynah bird, while 鱼 relates to fish.

Write 鹆

鹆

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Word Family of 鹆

Words Containing This Character1
鹆yùmynah鵒
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鹆

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

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