How to write 莺

莺 (yīng) 1. 黄莺 ([En.] oriole). Also known as黄鹂 (huáng lí), 仓庚 (cāng gēng), etc. 2. A metaphor for spring scenery ([En.] spring scenery). 1. 黄莺 (huáng yīng) refers to "oriole", also known as 黄鹂 (huáng lí) or 仓庚 (cāng gēng). 2. It metaphorically refers to the scenery of spring ([En.] spring scenery). 莺 is a type of bird within a family characterized by small size, brown or dark green coloration, a short and sharp beak, and a crisp, melodious call. These birds feed on insects and are considered beneficial. 1. 〔黄～〕即“黄鹂”。 ([En.] "Yellow oriole" refers to the oriole bird.) 2. 〔夜～〕Literarily refers to birds like the "歌鸲", which are noted for their clear and melodious calls. 3. A family of birds that are small, with brown or dark green bodies and short, sharp beaks. Their calls are crisp, and they consume insects, making them beneficial birds: ～歌燕舞 ([En.] “the song of the orioles and the dance of the swallows”). 莺's original meaning relates to the vibrant plumage of birds, as denoted by its phonetic composition: it combines the character for "bird" and the abbreviation for "glory". 1. 经过唐朝·慧琳的作品《一切经音义》，春莺，被考声记载为鸟毛有斑纹貌 ([En.] From Tang Dynasty scholar Huìlín's “The Meanings of All Sutras”, spring orioles are noted as having spotted feathers.) 2. 见《诗·小雅》中的有莺其羽 ([En.] Referenced in “The Book of Songs”, “Xiao Ya”, with the line about orioles having colorful feathers.) Examples: - 莺背色 (yīng bèi sè) - a light yellow with greenish hues. - 莺粉 (yīng fěn) - yellow powder. 莺 is also noted metaphorically to describe beauty and elegance in poetry, often used in various idiomatic expressions associated with springtime and natural beauty. 1. 南朝梁·丘迟《与陈伯之书》中的描写：“暮春三月，江南草长，杂花生树，群莺乱飞。” ([En.] Excerpt from the Southern Liang Dynasty: “In March, late spring, the grass in Jiangnan grows, flowers emerge among the trees, and orioles flit around.”) 2. 唐·杜牧《江南春绝句》中写道：“千里莺啼绿映红。” ([En.] From Tang poet Dù Mù's “A Poem on Spring in Jiangnan”: “A thousand miles of orioles singing against the green and the red.”) Examples of idiomatic expressions: - 莺花队 (yīng huā duì) - refers to a group of courtesans. - 莺花寨 (yīng huā zhài) and 莺花阵 (yīng huā zhèn) - terms referring to brothels. - 莺语 (yīng yǔ) - the sound of orioles singing. - 莺歌 (yīng gē) - melodies akin to the song of an oriole. - 莺谷 (yīng gǔ) - a valley where orioles perch, metaphorically used to refer to a state before one gains prominence. - 莺娇 (yīng jiāo) - denotes beautiful or enchanting singing. - 莺簧 (yīng huáng) - indicating sweet sounds likened to the sound of a bamboo flute. - 莺啭 (yīng zhuàn) - the act of orioles singing, also describes pleasant sounds.