隹 · zhuī

Indice visuel

A short-tailed bird seen from the side: round head, thick body, and blunt tail — like a sparrow or quail.

Usage

Suggests small birds, short-tailed birds, birds in general, or something light.

Notes d'apprentissage

Short-tailed-bird radical. Found in 雀 (sparrow), 雁 (wild goose), 集 (to gather/collect).

• 鸟: 隹 is specifically a short-tailed bird; 鸟 is the general bird character for all species.