鳥 Stroke Order

鳥 (niǎo) 1. A class of vertebrates that are warm-blooded, oviparous, covered in feathers, with hind limbs for walking, and forelimbs evolved into wings, capable of flight in general. Example: (Birds) - Migratory birds. Beneficial birds. The language of birds is sweet. 2. A vulgar term referring to the male genitalia of humans and animals—used as an insult. Example: For instance, "鳥亂" (chaos) or "鳥事" (bad events). 3. A general term for animals belonging to the class Aves within the phylum Chordata. These animals are oviparous, maintain a constant body temperature, and are covered in feathers. They have forelimbs modified into wings allowing for flight, and hind limbs adapted for walking or standing. Their beaks are toothless, and they breathe using lungs. Most bird species can fly, although some, like chickens, ducks, geese, and ostriches, have degenerated wings and cannot fly. Birds are diverse and distributed around the world. 4. The original meaning: a general name for flying animals. (Character formation method: Pictographic. The form in oracle bone script and small seal script resembles that of birds.) 5. Historical references: - "說文": Birds, a general name for long-tailed birds. Pictographic. - "易·小過": The sound of birds flying. - "詩·小雅·菀柳": There are birds soaring high. - "詩·大雅·生民": The birds have departed. - "宋·蘇軾": Beasts run and birds scatter. 6. Example references: - "鳥篆" (bird-shaped seal script); - "鳥卜" (using birds for divination); - "鳥恨" (bird sounds filled with resentment); - "鳥烏" (referring to crows); - "鳥跡" (bird footprints); - "鳥耘" (birds working the fields); - "鳥徑" (a path only for birds); - "鳥歌" (bird songs); - "鳥舉" (birds flying, metaphor for quick action); - "鳥竄" (describing a rapid dash like a flying bird).