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雛
On'yomi
スウ・ス・ジュ
SUU / SU / JU
Kun'yomi
ひな・ひよこ
hina / hiyoko
chick · squab · duckling · doll
spiritual
Details
Strokes18
Frequency#2241
Radical隹short-tailed bird(8)
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
雛=
芻隹
芻 + 隹
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fodder and bird. Small bird.
Symbolism
Doll, chick, young. Represents Doll Festival.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
臥竜鳳雛
がりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel; gifted young person who shows much promise
伏竜鳳雛
ふくりょうほうすう
gifted young person who shows much promise; unrecognized genius; great person whose talent is hidden under a bushel; gifted young person who shows much promise