A type of small, brownish bird with a short tail that tilts upward; specifically the Eurasian wren. It is known for its loud song and for building intricate nests, which led to its nickname 巧妇 qiǎo​fù.

(literary) to build a nest; to nest

woods; forest; grove; a large area covered by trees or bamboo

only; merely; no more than; indicates not exceeding a certain limit or range

one; the number 1; single; alone

Used for long, thin, or stick-like items such as flowers, pens, or rods; in Taiwan, this is the standard character for this purpose, whereas mainland China often uses 支 zhī