birds and animals; a collective term for all creatures and wild animals

domestic fowl, such as chickens, ducks, or geese, that are raised for meat or eggs

birds or bird species as a general category; feathered, two-legged, egg-laying animals

a bird of prey such as an eagle or hawk; raptor

eggs of birds; especially refers to chicken or duck eggs used as food

bird flu; avian influenza; a contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can infect humans; abbreviated as [[禽流|禽流|qin2 liu2]]

waterfowl; water bird; birds that live in or near the water and feed mainly on aquatic life

to behave in an extremely immoral or cruel way; to be lower than an animal

Rare and precious birds

birds in general or birds that are capable of flight

poultry kept for breeding purposes, including both male and female birds (e.g., roosters, hens, or drakes)

birds of the air and beasts of the field; all kinds of animals

A cage, coop, or building used for housing birds or poultry.

wild birds or fowl

rare and exotic animals

A set of physical exercises for health and longevity said to have been developed by the late Han dynasty physician [[华佗|華佗|hua4 tuo2]], consisting of movements and postures that mimic five animals: the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and crane.

an immoral and despicable person; a scoundrel who looks respectable on the outside but acts like a beast

A general term for birds that have a specialized vocal organ and are skilled at singing beautifully, such as larks or canaries.

Literally means a fine bird chooses a good tree to nest in; used to describe a talented person choosing a wise leader or a person of integrity to serve.

A type of bird with long legs, neck, and beak adapted for walking in shallow water to hunt for food, such as storks, herons, and cranes

birds; fowl

Any of various types of swimming birds characterized by webbed feet and a lifestyle centered around bodies of water, including ducks, geese, and swans.

Birds that are primarily ground-dwelling and adapted for walking rather than long-distance flight, such as ostriches, quail, or chickens.

A type of bird with powerful legs for running but small wings that make it unable to fly, such as an ostrich; a cursorial bird.

wader; shorebird; wading bird

five animal frolics, a traditional qigong exercise system based on the movements of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and crane

red-crowned crane or other auspicious birds associated with Daoist immortals

(literary) an alias for the [[精卫|精衛|jing1 wei4]] bird

original name of the Spring and Autumn Period official and philosopher better known by his posthumous title Liu Xiahui, respected for his integrity and virtue

young fowl; chicks; poult

birdcatcher; fowler

A category of birds with sharp beaks and toes arranged with two pointing forward and two backward, such as the woodpecker or parrot

A group of birds that live on or near water, typically characterized by long necks and webbed feet for swimming; commonly refers to web-footed birds like ducks and geese.

live poultry or birds; a living bird

swimming birds and aquatic poultry such as ducks and geese

rare animals and birds; precious and unusual creatures

A collective term for domesticated animals and birds, such as cattle and chickens

to live in comfort like a bird or beast without making any contribution to society; describes someone who enjoys a high rank and salary but does nothing to deserve it

(abbreviation) bird flu or avian influenza

Qin Guli (c. 470–400 BC), a student of the philosopher [[墨子|墨子|mo4 zi3]] during the Warring States period; he originally studied under Zixia before joining Mozi and is famous for leading three hundred Mohists to defend the state of Song against an invasion by Chu.

(literary) to be addicted to hunting to the exclusion of all else; to pursue hunting excessively

an herbivorous dinosaur from the early Cretaceous period

Poultry raised specifically for food, such as chickens, ducks, or geese; also called [[菜禽|菜禽|cai4 qin2]].

(proverb) talented people choose a wise leader to serve; a person of integrity should select their patron carefully

birds raised for their meat, such as chickens, ducks, or geese

birds; fowls