雉
pheasant; ancient wall unit
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
pheasant; wild chicken
Refers to various species of Phasianidae, prized for ornamental plumage. Males typically exhibit bright copper-green or iridescent feathers with elongated tails, while females are cryptically colored in brown-gray. The term appears in many compounds referring to pheasant feathers used in ancient ceremonial dress.
The feathers of this pheasant gleam with a metallic luster.
Ancient officials decorated their ceremonial hats with pheasant plumes.
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The male pheasant's tail is much longer than the female's.
The long-tailed pheasant is a precious bird endemic to China.
measure word
ancient unit of wall length (3 zhang long by 1 zhang high)
archaicAn archaic measure used in pre-modern Chinese architecture and military engineering. One zhi represented a standard section of city wall approximately 11.5 meters in length and 3.8 meters in height. The term survives primarily in the compound 雉堞 (zhìdié) referring to crenellations or battlements.
The city wall of this ancient city stands three zhi high.
Crenellations are the tooth-shaped parapets on city walls.
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In ancient times, one zhi served as the basic unit of measurement for city walls.