How to write 鳶

鳶 yuān 名词 (Noun) 1. A bird, belonging to the family Accipitridae, commonly known as a "kite". It has a white head and throat, a blue-tinged beak, brown upper body with a hint of purple, blackish-brown wings, and a light red belly. The tail is deeply forked, with four toes that are equipped with claws, and it preys on snakes, mice, lizards, and fish. Commonly referred to as "eagle": －鳶色 (kite color, a type of brown). －纸鳶 (kite). 2. A small type of hawk in the family Accipitridae, known as "kite". It has long, narrow wings, a deeply forked tail, and a weak beak. Its feet are only suitable for catching insects and small reptiles; it also eats carrion. It is noted for its ability to soar beautifully and for a long time in the sky. 引文 (Quote): 1. From the Southern Dynasties Liang, Wu Jun's "Letter to Zhu Yuansi": 鳶飛戾天者，望峯息心 ("The kite soaring into the sky, gazes at the peaks to calm the mind.") 例子 (Examples): - 鳶肩 (kite-like shoulders). - 鳶蹲 (crouching like a kite; metaphorically means being talented yet struggling). - 鳶飛魚躍 (metaphor for flourishing growth; everything finding its place). - 鳶肩羔膝 (shoulders raised and knees bent; describes a humble appearance). - 鳶肩鵠頸 (shoulders raised and neck extended; describes a state of deep contemplation).