Definitions
(noun)
bird
Etymology
Simplified form of 鳥. Pictograph of a bird.
About
The character for bird began as a pictorial representation of a perched avian, evolving into the traditional form "鳥" which schematically depicts a crested head and a fanned tail. This form was later streamlined into "鸟", reducing the stroke count while preserving the recognizable outline. Throughout its use, the character has consistently denoted birds as a class, though in earlier literary contexts it could specify particular species or function in compounds to convey related concepts. Structurally, both versions function as logographs, with the traditional form containing components interpreted as a head and tail, and the simplified form deriving from a cursive adaptation of those elements.
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小鸟在树上唱歌。
我看见一只蓝色的鸟。
那只鸟的叫声很好听。
清晨，公园里有很多鸟。
这只小鸟正在学习飞翔。
鸟类是生态环境的重要部分。
这只受伤的鸟被我们救活了。
研究鸟类的迁徙模式非常复杂。