枭
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Meaning: owl
💡 A bird (鸟) on a tree (木) — the owl is a 'wood bird'.
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Character Story & Explanation
Archaeologically, 枭 (xiāo) depicts an owl perched on a tree (木). In ancient China, the owl was both feared as an omen of death and admired for its fierce nature. The character evolved to mean 'bold' or 'chieftain,' as in 枭雄 (xiāoxióng, 'formidable hero').
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