[[Radicals]] #Radicals #5-Strokes ## 鸟 (niǎo) Kanxi Radical 196 ![[鸟 (niǎo).svg]] **Variation of the radical:** [[鳥 (niǎo)]] ## Meaning The radical 鸟 (niǎo) means "bird" in Chinese characters. Also holds significance beyond its literal meaning of "bird" in Chinese characters. It symbolizes various aspects related to birds, including their graceful movements, melodies, and their presence in natural environments. ## Examples Here are some characters that contain this radical: [[鸟 niǎo]] (niǎo) - "bird" [[鸽 gē]] - "pigeon" or "dove" [[鸡 jī]] (jī) - "chicken" [[鸣 míng]] (míng) - "to cry (of birds)"