"turtledove" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 斑鳩

Definition

斑鳩是一種體型較小的野生鳥類，類似鴿子，以溫和的咕咕聲著稱，常常象徵愛情或忠誠。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

"斑鳩"常見於詩詞和文學中，象徵愛情，不要與“烏龜（turtle）”混淆。

Examples

The turtledove sits quietly in the tree.

**斑鳩**安靜地坐在樹上。

A pair of turtledoves built a nest.

一對**斑鳩**築了巢。

The song of the turtledove is soft and peaceful.

**斑鳩**的叫聲柔和且寧靜。

He gave her a silver turtledove pendant for their anniversary.

他在紀念日送給她一個銀製**斑鳩**吊墜。

In poetry, the turtledove often represents faithful love.

在詩歌中，**斑鳩**常常象徵忠貞的愛情。

You could hear the gentle coo of a turtledove at dawn.

清晨可以聽到**斑鳩**溫柔的叫聲。