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鹦鹉 (yīngwǔ) refers to a parrot species that is often larger and more colorful than 鹉 (wǔ), typically used in a broader context for various parrots.
When discussing pets, 鹉 is often used informally, while in more formal contexts, you might refer to specific parrot species. A common mistake is confusing it with other bird characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo), which simply means 'bird'.
Although 鹉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it is useful to recognize it alongside related animal characters. Focus on the radical component 鸟 to help identify similar animal-related vocabulary at all levels.
Learners often confuse 鹉 with other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo). For example, saying '我有一只鸟' (I have a bird) when they actually mean 'I have a parrot' should be corrected to '我有一只鹉'.
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Etymology of 鹉
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 武 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵡.
bird
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Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 武 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵡.
- 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half武 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybird
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say species of parrot in Chinese
“species of parrot” in Chinese is鹉
The character 鹉 (wǔ) refers specifically to a species of parrot, commonly known for its ability to mimic sounds and human speech. It is often associated with companionship and is a popular pet in many cultures due to its vibrant colors and social nature.
When to use 鹉
When discussing pets, 鹉 is often used informally, while in more formal contexts, you might refer to specific parrot species. A common mistake is confusing it with other bird characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo), which simply means 'bird'.
鹉 or something close to it
鹦鹉 (yīngwǔ) refers to a parrot species that is often larger and more colorful than 鹉 (wǔ), typically used in a broader context for various parrots.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鹉 with other bird-related characters, such as 鸟 (niǎo). For example, saying '我有一只鸟' (I have a bird) when they actually mean 'I have a parrot' should be corrected to '我有一只鹉'.
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Grammar Patterns of 鹉
鹉 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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一群绿鹦____从杉木林里疾速飞出。
A flight of green parrots shot out of the cedar forest.
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Word Family of 鹉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹉
While 鹉 specifically refers to parrots, 鸟 is a general term for any bird.
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