燕
swallow; feast
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
swallow (bird)
Refers to a migratory bird that feeds on insects and is beneficial to crops
Spring has come, and swallows have flown back from the south.
Swallows built a nest under the eaves of my house.
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The house swallow is the most common type of swallow.
Swallows catch pests and are very beneficial to agriculture.
Autumn has arrived, and swallows have started migrating to the south.
noun/verb
feast; banquet
archaicArchaic variant of "宴", used in literary contexts
The joy of feasting cannot entertain the mood without string and bamboo instruments.
The monarch and ministers feast and celebrate the peaceful times together.
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The joy of a hearty feast often makes people forget to return.
Ancient people often entertained guests with banquets.
At the banquet table, both hosts and guests are fully enjoying themselves.