generic term for small-sized birds or young birds (hatchlings, nestlings, etc.)

bird; birdie

birds as a group; bird species; specifically feathered, two-legged, egg-laying animals

ptarmigan; any of several species of grouse in the genus Lagopus that live in cold high-altitude or arctic regions and change feather color with the seasons

the nest where birds live and lay eggs

a bird; specifically a bird that is in flight

a large flightless bird with a long neck and long legs; the largest living bird

robin; redbreast

flowers, trees, and birds; flora and fauna in general

(literary) A bird with blue feathers

A tiny bird with colorful feathers and a long, slender beak that feeds on flower nectar and insects; found mainly in the Americas.

cage used for keeping birds; usually made of bamboo or wire

woodpecker; a tree-dwelling bird with a sharp beak for pecking through bark to eat insects

(idiom) describes a girl or small child who is lovely and dependent, like a little bird relying on people

cuckoo bird, named for its call which sounds like the phrase for sowing grain

birds singing and flowers giving off fragrance; describes the enchanting sights and sounds of a fine spring day

the sound of a bird calling or singing; bird call; warbling

Any bird that lives on or near water, such as a seagull, duck, or heron; waterfowl

a place where a bird lives or lays its eggs; can refer to natural nests, structures built by birds, or birdhouses

birds and beasts; fauna; a general term for various kinds of animals and wildlife

To look down from a high place; a bird's-eye view or aerial perspective.

A person who has been previously traumatized or startled and is now fearful of any slight movement or noise; literally "a bird startled by the sound of a bow".

a specific island known for being a habitat or breeding ground for birds, often used as a proper noun for locations such as the one in Qinghai Lake

a young bird that has not yet left the nest; fledgling; eyas

wild bird; birds that live in the wild

A shotgun or air gun used for hunting birds; historically refers to a flintlock musket.

seabird; any bird that lives on islands or along the coast

A bird that migrates annually as the seasons change; distinct from [[留鸟|留鳥|liu2 niao3]].

a legendary bird of ill omen said to resemble a red crow with nine heads

A type of small bird known for its beautiful singing voice

Any of various small to medium-sized birds characterized by a large head, long sharp beak, and bright plumage; also known as [[翡翠|翡翠|fei3 cui4]], [[鱼狗|魚狗|yu2 gou3]], or [[鱼虎|魚虎|yu2 hu3]].

Literally "one stone, two birds"; to achieve two goals with a single action.

to shoot a bird with a gun, slingshot, or similar weapon; fowling

a person who stands out, takes the lead, or shows off, often becoming a target for criticism or attack

To flee in every direction; to scatter or stampede in panic.

To keep birds as pets; the practice of raising and caring for birds.

(literary) a collective name for birds; birds in general

bird excrement or droppings; guano, especially when accumulated by sea birds and used as fertilizer

The person who takes the lead or stands out from the crowd is the first to be attacked or punished; nonconformity gets punished.

a pair of legendary birds (also called [[鹣鹣|鶼鶼|jian1 jian1]] or [[蛮蛮|蠻蠻|man2 man2]]) in Chinese mythology, each having only one eye and one wing, that must fly together in pairs

lit. the clumsy bird flies early; to work hard or start sooner to compensate for one's limited abilities (often used as a humble expression about oneself)

A large seabird of the family Sulidae, similar in size to a goose, found in tropical oceans and known for diving into the sea to catch fish.

literally meaning a shotgun is replaced by a cannon; describes a situation where equipment, conditions, or tools have been improved enormously

(literary) swallow; a migratory bird with a forked tail known as [[燕子|燕子|yan4 zi5]] or [[家燕|家燕|jia1 yan4]]

A Jurassic fossilized bird from about 140 million years ago, viewed as a transitional species between reptiles and birds; it had wings and feathers but also teeth, claws on its wings, and a long lizard-like tail.

A nitrogen base found in DNA and RNA that pairs with [[胞嘧啶|胞嘧啶|bao1 mi4 ding4]]; abbreviated from [[鸟粪嘌呤|鳥糞嘌呤|niao3 fen4 piao4 ling4]]

To take a caged bird to a park or garden to enjoy the fresh air, a common pastime for retirees in China.

Literally "a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix"; a metaphor for a period of peace and prosperity under a virtuous ruler