布谷
cloth; announce; cuckoo
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
cotton cloth; fabric
Most commonly refers to woven cotton fabric for clothing or household use.
Mom bought a piece of printed cloth to make a dress.
This piece of clothing is made of cotton cloth.
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She washed the tablecloth clean.
This shop sells linen fabric.
He wiped the table with a cloth.
verb
to announce; to publish; to declare
formalUsed for sharing official information, rules, or news with the public.
The school will announce final exam results.
The government released new traffic regulations.
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The newspaper published recruitment information.
The organizer announced new event rules.
The company announced new personnel appointments.
noun
cuckoo (bird)
literaryA literary or formal term for the cuckoo bird, specifically the subspecies known for its distinctive call.
Ancient poems often mention the call of the cuckoo bird.
The call of the cuckoo came from the mountains.
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Cuckoo birds help farmers remind them of planting seasons.
Spring has arrived, and cuckoos begin to chirp.
This species of cuckoo likes to build nests in pine trees.