Chinese Character: 鹂
1. Character Basics
Radical: 鸟 (bird radical)
Stroke Count: 12
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: lí (Second tone)
3. Meaning
Oriole; black-naped oriole; Chinese oriole; a type of small, brightly colored bird known for its beautiful song
4. Common Words
- 黄鹂 (huánglí) - oriole; black-naped oriole; Chinese oriole
- 鹂鸟 (lǐniǎo) - oriole bird; any bird of the oriole family
- 鹂歌 (lígē) - oriole song; beautiful singing (often metaphorical)
- 鹂黄 (líhuáng) - oriole yellow; bright yellow color similar to that of an oriole
- 鹂羽 (líyǔ) - oriole feathers; often used in poetry to describe something beautiful
- 鹂声 (líshēng) - oriole's voice; beautiful singing voice
- 鹂雏 (líchú) - oriole chick; young oriole
- 鹂语 (líyǔ) - oriole's song; poetic term for beautiful singing
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "鹂" is primarily used as a noun, referring to the oriole bird. It is most commonly found in the compound word "黄鹂" (oriole).
Grammar Patterns:
- 黄 + 鹂: 黄鹂 (oriole)
- 鹂 + 鸟: 鹂鸟 (oriole bird)
- 鹂 + 歌/声/语: 鹂歌 (oriole song), 鹂声 (oriole's voice), 鹂语 (oriole's song)
- 鹂 + 羽: 鹂羽 (oriole feathers)
- 鹂 + 雏: 鹂雏 (oriole chick)
- Often used in poetry and literature to symbolize spring, beauty, and melodious singing
6. Cultural Background
The character "鹂" has rich cultural significance in Chinese poetry and literature, where it is often used as a symbol of spring, beauty, and melodious singing.
In traditional Chinese culture, the oriole (黄鹂) is highly regarded for its beautiful song and bright yellow plumage, which symbolize vitality and joy.
Many famous Chinese poets, including Du Fu and Li Bai, have written poems about orioles, often using them to evoke the beauty of spring or to symbolize a pure and beautiful voice.
The character "鹂" is also associated with the concept of "natural beauty" and "harmony with nature" in Chinese philosophy.
In Chinese art, orioles are a common subject in paintings, often depicted alongside blossoming flowers to represent the arrival of spring.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 春天来了，黄鹂在树上欢快地唱歌。
Pinyin: Chūntiān láile, huánglí zài shù shàng huānkuài de chànggē.
English: Spring has come, and the orioles are singing happily in the trees.
8. Memory Tips
The character "鹂" (lí) consists of two parts:
- The radical "鸟" (bird radical) on the right, indicating that the meaning is related to birds
- The component "丽" on the left, which provides the pronunciation and also relates to beauty (丽 means beautiful)
To remember the character, think of it as "a beautiful bird (丽 + 鸟)," which relates to its meaning of the oriole, a beautiful singing bird.
Practice writing the character following the stroke order to help with memorization.
Associate the character with the common word "黄鹂" (oriole) and its beautiful song to reinforce its meaning.
Listen to and practice the pronunciation "lí" to become familiar with its sound.