Chinese Symbols for Birds

Chinese symbols for birds and flying creatures

Single Chinese Symbols

Rooster/Chicken

Pinyin: jī

Tenth zodiac animal, punctual and proud

Bird

Pinyin: niǎo

General term for bird

Birds

Phoenix

Pinyin: fèng

Mythical bird, symbol of rebirth and grace

Crane

Pinyin: hè

Elegant bird, symbol of longevity

Eagle

Pinyin: yīng

Powerful bird of prey

Sparrow

Pinyin: què

Small common bird

Birds

Swallow

Pinyin: yàn

Swift flying bird, herald of spring

Birds

Dove/Pigeon

Pinyin: gē

Symbol of peace

Birds

Duck

Pinyin: yā

Water bird

Birds Animals

Goose

Pinyin: é

Large water bird

Birds Animals
鹦鹉

Parrot

Pinyin: yīng wǔ

Colorful talking bird

Birds
孔雀

Peacock

Pinyin: kǒng què

Beautiful bird with ornate feathers

Birds
乌鸦

Crow

Pinyin: wū yā

Black intelligent bird

Birds
天鹅

Swan

Pinyin: tiān é

Graceful water bird

Birds
百灵

Lark

Pinyin: bǎi líng

Singing bird

Birds

Chinese Symbol Phrases

猫头鹰

Owl

Pinyin: māo tóu yīng

Night bird, symbol of wisdom

Four-Character Idioms