sǔn
隼
falcon; bird of prey
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Meanings
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falcon; a fast-flying bird of prey with pointed wings and notched beak
Refers specifically to birds in the genus Falco (Falconidae), known for being the fastest animals on earth during their hunting dives. Formerly known as 鹘 (hú).
Yóu游
sǔn隼
shì是
shì世
jiè界
shàng上
fēi飞
de得
zuì最
kuài快
de的
niǎo鸟
lèi类
zhī之
yī一
。
The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest flying birds in the world.
Liè猎
sǔn隼
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
měng猛
qín禽
。
The saker falcon is a precious bird of prey.
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Sǔn隼
de的
chì翅
bǎng膀
zhǎi窄
ér而
jiān尖
，
shì适
hé合
gāo高
sù速
fǔ俯
chōng冲
。
The falcon's wings are narrow and pointed, suited for high-speed dives.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
guì贵
zú族
cháng常
yòng用
gǔ鹘
lái来
shòu狩
liè猎
yě野
tù兔
。
In ancient times, nobles often used falcons to hunt hares.