Definitions
(noun)
wild goose
Etymology phono-semantic
bird
Semantic:
隹
About
The character "雁", representing the wild goose, is structurally composed of "厂" evoking a cliff or shelter over "倠", which itself integrates "人" for person and "隹" for bird, suggesting an avian species historically linked to human activity through migration and habitat. Etymologically, this configuration points to the goose's behavior of flying in orderly formations and its seasonal presence in regions inhabited by people, a connection that has informed the character's persistent core meaning. While its primary referent has remained constant, the term has accumulated symbolic usage in literary traditions, often invoking themes of distance, communication, and seasonal transition due to the bird's migratory habits, without substantial alteration to the character's fundamental form over centuries.
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秋天大雁南飞。
雁群在空中飞翔。
大雁的叫声很响亮。
湖面上落着一只大雁。
雁阵排成人字形飞行。
每年春天，大雁都会北归。
孩子们兴奋地看着雁群掠过天空。
在遥远的迁徙途中，雁群必须克服许多困难。