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凫 (鳬 fú)
1. Water bird, commonly known as "wild duck". It resembles a duck; the male has a green head and a black-brown back, while the female is entirely black-brown. They often swim in groups on lakes and are capable of flying.
[English] Water bird, commonly known as "wild duck". It resembles a duck; the male has a green head and a black-brown back, while the female is entirely black-brown. They often swim in groups on lakes and are capable of flying.
2. Same as "浮" (to float).
[English] Same as "浮" (to float).
3. In ancient texts, it refers to "water chestnut".
[English] In ancient texts, it refers to "water chestnut".
4. Same as "溈".
[English] Same as "溈".
Additional meanings:
1. (as an animal name) Commonly known as wild duck. Belongs to the class of birds, order of Anatiformes, family Anatidae. The body length exceeds 60 cm, with a broad, flat, and short bill. They usually live in groups except during the breeding season.
[English] (as an animal name) Commonly known as wild duck. Belongs to the class of birds, order of Anatiformes, family Anatidae. The body length exceeds 60 cm, with a broad, flat, and short bill. They usually live in groups except during the breeding season.
2. Another interpretation states that 凫 refers to "domestic duck".
[English] Another interpretation states that 凫 refers to "domestic duck".
Examples:
- 凫雏 (young wild duck)
- 凫雁 (wild duck and large goose)
- 凫胫 (the shank of a wild duck)
凫 (鳬 fú) as a verb:
Swim; to float.
[English] Swim; to float.
Example:
- 凫水 (to swim)
- 凫泛 (to float)