鸟 Stroke Order — How to Write 鸟
鸟 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鸟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
鸟 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- niǎo
Meanings of 鸟 in Chinese
1
niǎo鸟
A class of warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrates covered in feathers, typically with wings for flight; a bird.
春天来了，公园里鸟语花香，景色宜人
Spring has arrived, the park is filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, offering a pleasant view.
Common Words and Phrases with 鸟
1
The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is a stadium in Beijing, China, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can also refer to a structure built by birds to hold their eggs and young.
我们在树上发现了一个漂亮的鸟巢。
We found a beautiful bird's nest on the tree.
2
A narrow, steep, and often dangerous mountain path, resembling a path only birds can traverse.
通往山顶观景台的鸟道蜿蜒陡峭，考验着每一位登山者的毅力
The bird's path leading to the mountain top observation deck is winding and steep, testing the perseverance of every climber.
3
Bird droppings; guano, the excrement of seabirds.
窗台上有一小块鸟粪。
There is a small piece of bird droppings on the windowsill.
4
An ancient firearm, also known as a fowling or birding piece.
在古战场上，士兵们手持鸟机，发出震耳欲聋的声响，烟雾弥漫
On the ancient battlefield, soldiers held "niaoji" (bird-mouth guns), producing deafening sounds and filling the air with smoke.
5
To cast someone aside when they have served their purpose, just as a bow is put away when there are no more birds to hunt.
他辛辛苦苦为公司打下了市场，结果项目一成功，老板就鸟尽弓藏，把他调到了一个闲职。
He worked tirelessly to establish the market for the company, but as soon as the project was successful, the boss practiced 'discarding the bow after the birds are gone' and reassigned him to an idle position.
6
A bird's-eye view; to look down from a high vantage point.
从山顶上，我们鸟瞰了整个城市的壮丽景色。
From the mountaintop, we had a bird's-eye view of the city's magnificent scenery.
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a fowling piece or air gun
爷爷年轻时常常带着鸟枪去田里打野味。
When my grandpa was young, he often took his fowling piece to the fields to hunt wild game.
9
To replace old, inefficient equipment or conditions with new, much better ones; a significant upgrade.
公司去年底更新了所有生产线设备，对我们员工来说真是鸟枪换炮，效率提升了不少。
The company upgraded all its production line equipment at the end of last year. For us employees, it was truly a 'bird gun replaced by cannon' situation, and efficiency has significantly improved.
10
birds and beasts
在广阔的森林里，各种鸟兽和谐共存。
In the vast forest, various birds and beasts coexist harmoniously.
11
to scatter like birds and animals
听到火警铃声，正在上课的学生们立刻鸟兽散，冲出了教室。
Upon hearing the fire alarm, the students in class immediately scattered like startled birds and beasts, rushing out of their classrooms.
12
Birds sing and flowers give forth their fragrance, characterizing a fine spring day.
漫步在公园里，鸟语花香，令人心旷神怡。
Strolling in the park, surrounded by the melodious singing of birds and the fragrant scent of flowers, is truly refreshing and delightful.
More words with 鸟
- hòu候niǎo鸟A bird that migrates seasonally.
- cuì翠niǎo鸟kingfisher
- jiān鲣niǎo鸟Booby, Gannet
- liáng椋niǎo鸟starling
- liù遛niǎo鸟walking a caged bird, taking a bird for an outing
- lóng笼niǎo鸟a bird kept in a cage for enjoyment
- luán鸾niǎo鸟Luan bird, divine bird
- qín禽niǎo鸟birds
- zhì鸷niǎo鸟birds of prey
- zhuó啄mù木niǎo鸟woodpecker
- shuāng霜niǎo鸟Frost Bird
- niǎo鸟ér儿bird
- niǎo鸟lèi类birds
- niǎo鸟míng鸣bird song, bird call
- tóng铜jiàng匠niǎo鸟Coppersmith Barbet
- shuí水niǎo鸟water bird, waterfowl
- xiáo小niǎo鸟small bird, birdie
- hái海niǎo鸟seabird
- niǎo鸟qún群flock of birds, bird flock
- yòu幼niǎo鸟chick, nestling
Idioms with 鸟
- niǎo鸟qióng穷zé则zhuó啄Desperate people take desperate measures
- niǎo鸟wèi为shí食wáng亡People die for wealth or fame
- bèn笨niǎo鸟xiān先fēi飞clumsy bird flies early to compensate
- fēi飞niǎo鸟yī依rén人delicate and endearing, seeking close attachment
- huā花xiāng香niǎo鸟yǔ语fragrant flowers and singing birds
- jīng惊gōng弓zhī之niǎo鸟easily startled due to past fright
- lóng笼zhōng中zhī之niǎo鸟bird in a cage
- qīng青niǎo鸟shǐ使zhě者mythical messenger delivering important communications
- rú如niǎo鸟shòu兽sàn散scatter like startled birds and beasts
- shāng伤gōng弓zhī之niǎo鸟a person traumatized by past fright
- xiǎo小niǎo鸟yī依rén人delicate and sweet, affectionately clinging
- yáng羊cháng肠niǎo鸟dào道A narrow, winding, and perilous mountain path
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Open the tool →Questions about 鸟
What does 鸟 mean in Chinese?
鸟 (niǎo) means “A class of warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrates covered in feathers, typically with wings for flight; a bird” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 鸟?
鸟 is pronounced niǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 鸟 have?
鸟 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 鸟?
鸟 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 鸟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 鸟?
The radical of 鸟 is 鸟, and 鸟 is a pictograph.
