What does the name thrush mean?

Thrush is a small songbird that likes to live in sparse forests, forest edges and bamboo forests in lowland and mountainous areas. Because of its bright colors, especially the yellow head, it is also called yellow-headed bird and danding yellow bird. They often shout loudly and are often used by people to predict the weather and pray for blessings.

Thrush birds are called "folk singers" because of their bright and pleasant songs. People have always attached importance to their voices. It is said that their calls mean "changing every three days" and can predict the future weather and feng shui information.

2. The meaning of thrush cry

The songs of thrush birds are unforgettable, not only because their songs are loud and pleasant, but also because their songs are meaningful. There are many different legends and explanations of thrush's cry, and the common ones are as follows:

1) Forecast the weather: The songs of thrush birds can predict the weather changes, especially in rainy season, and their songs will prompt the time and intensity of rainfall.

2) Pray for good luck: The songs of thrush birds were regarded as mascots in ancient times, and they were believed to bring good luck and good omen, so they appeared in some important occasions, such as weddings and other ceremonies.

3) Pursuing a spouse: Thrush birds also have the purpose of pursuing a spouse, and the male bird's song in the courtship stage will be very sharp and loud to attract the attention of the female bird. The female calls softly in response to the male's attention.

3. The significance of thrush in literature and poetry.

In China's literature and poetry, the image of thrush is very rich, and it is regarded as a beautiful symbol to express people's feelings and thoughts. Here are some typical examples:

1) There is a saying in "You Bao Chan" that "the mountain is fast, I feel like painting birds". Liu Yuxi expressed the beautiful scenery of the mountain and people's leisurely mood through the call of thrush birds.

2) In Du Fu's "Liu Jiang Shi Bi Ma Wei", there is a saying "Ride for a fight, and carve his triumph on the rock! . Painting birds flying together, thousands of miles of lonely graves miss Meng Xiang. " Through the description of the thrush song, it shows the lonely wilderness scene and entrusts the poet with a strong homesickness.

3) Tang Wan has a famous saying, "Thrushcross nests well, pearls are forgotten, and the wind blows." She expressed her thoughts for her loved ones by describing the scene of thrush nesting.

4. Summary

In a word, thrush, as an important mountain bird, has brought many beautiful symbols and emotions to people with its loud cries and bright colors. They play an important role in people's life and culture, from forecasting the weather to praying for good luck, from pursuing partners to expressing emotions.