zyu1 zoek3朱雀
Jyutpingzyu1 zoek3
Yalejyū jeuk
Definition
(ancient Chinese astronomy) Zhuque, the Vermilion Bird (the southern quadrant of the sky)
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How it's used
Primarily encountered in contexts involving traditional Chinese astronomy, mythology, or feng shui. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing historical culture or fantasy literature. When referring to the celestial mansions, it functions as a collective term for the seven southern constellations.
Examples
zyu1 zoek3 hai6 doi6 biu2 naam4 fong1 ge3 san4 sau3
朱雀係代表南方嘅神獸。
The Vermilion Bird is the mythical creature representing the south.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 zyu1 zoek3 baau1 ham4 bin1 gei2 go3 sing1 sau3
你知唔知朱雀包含邊幾個星宿？
Do you know which constellations are included in the Vermilion Bird?
Related words
Common phrases
sei3 ling4
四靈
the Four Symbols of Chinese mythology
naam4 fong1 cat1 suk1
南方七宿
the seven mansions of the south
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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