Definition
青鸟 refers to the mythical blue bird that served as a messenger for the Queen Mother of the West (西王母) in Chinese mythology. In classical poetry and literature, it became a symbol for any messenger or bearer of news, especially from distant places. The term carries strong cultural and literary associations and is used primarily in artistic or poetic contexts rather than everyday speech.
n.
blue bird (mythological messenger of the Queen Mother of the West)messenger (in literature and poetry)
Examples
- ，青鸟。Zài gǔdài shénhuà zhōng, qīng diǎo shì chuándì xiāoxi de shén niǎo.In ancient mythology, the blue bird was a divine bird that delivered messages.
- 青鸟。Zhè shǒu shī yòng qīng diǎo lái xiàngzhēng yuǎnfāng qīnrén de wènhòu.This poem uses the blue bird as a symbol of greetings from faraway loved ones.
- 青鸟，。Rénmen cháng bǎ xìnshǐ bǐzuò qīng diǎo, biǎodá duì xiāoxi de qīpàn.People often compare a messenger to the blue bird, expressing hope for news.
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