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AI Study Notes for 鹌
When using 鹌, ensure you are in contexts discussing birds or related cuisine. A common mistake is to confuse it with other bird names like 鸭 (yā) for duck. This character is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation.
Although 鹌 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other animal-related words that may be at the same level. Focus on recognizing the bird radical (鳥) in other characters to enhance your vocabulary related to animals.
Learners often confuse 鹌 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo) which means 'bird' in general. Remember that 鹌 specifically denotes 'quail' and is more specialized.
Pronunciation of 鹌
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Etymology of 鹌
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 奄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵪.
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Case file: 鹌
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 奄 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鵪.
- 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half奄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybird
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say quail; Coturnix coturnix in Chinese
“quail; Coturnix coturnix” in Chinese is鹌
The character 鹌 (ān) refers specifically to a type of bird known as the quail, which is a small game bird often found in various parts of the world. In Chinese culture, quails are sometimes associated with delicacies in cuisine and have symbolic meanings in poetry and literature, representing modesty and subtlety.
When to use 鹌
When using 鹌, ensure you are in contexts discussing birds or related cuisine. A common mistake is to confuse it with other bird names like 鸭 (yā) for duck. This character is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 鹌 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (niǎo) which means 'bird' in general. Remember that 鹌 specifically denotes 'quail' and is more specialized.
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Grammar Patterns of 鹌
鹌 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我用那只枪打死过几百只____鹑。
I've shot hundreds of quail with that gun.
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Word Family of 鹌
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹌
It is pronounced as 'ān', with a flat tone.
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