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The character 鸳 (traditional: 鴛) is a phono-semantic compound. Its upper component 夗 provides the phonetic element, while the lower component 鸟 (traditional: 鳥) is the semantic radical indicating it belongs to the bird category. Specifically, 鸳 refers to the male mandarin duck. This bird is famously paired with the female, and together they form a compound word symbolizing lifelong romantic fidelity and enduring partnership, reflecting the species’ observed mating habits.
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公园里有很多鸳鸯。
鸳鸯是一种水鸟。
他们像鸳鸯一样恩爱。
湖中的鸳鸯非常漂亮。
这对鸳鸯总是在一起。
鸳鸯的羽毛颜色很鲜艳。
我们在动物园看到了鸳鸯。
鸳鸯象征着忠贞不渝的爱情。