cuckoo; azalea
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
cuckoo (bird)
Refers specifically to birds of the Cuculidae family. In Chinese culture, its call is often associated with longing and late spring/early summer. It is a beneficial bird that eats caterpillars.
In early summer nights, you can always hear the call of the cuckoo.
The cuckoo is a beneficial bird because it eats caterpillars.
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Cuckoos are often mentioned in classical poetry to express feelings of homesickness.
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azalea (plant)
Refers to the plant of the genus Rhododendron and its flowers. 映山红 (yìng shān hóng) is a common synonymous name, especially for wild, red varieties.
Spring has arrived, and the azaleas on the mountain have bloomed, creating a sea of fiery red.
My mom planted several azalea bushes in the garden.
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This white variety of azalea is relatively rare.