巂
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Meaning: cuckoo
💡 Mountain (山) bird with a complex song—think 'guī' as 'cuckoo'.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a Sichuan forest at dawn, you hear the distinct call of the cuckoo, written as 巂 (guī). This rare character appears in classical poetry, symbolizing longing and spring. The radical 山 (mountain) hints at its habitat, while the complex strokes evoke the bird's elusive nature. Today, it's mostly seen in literary contexts.
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