释义 |
ho-ho|hoho| [Chin.] ho-ho bird, a mythical bird of pheasant-like appearance used frequently as an emblem of courage.
1901C. Monkhouse Hist. & Descr. Chinese Porc. ii. 158 It [sc. the phoenix] is referred to as the fong-hoa or ho-ho bird. 1927W. B. Honey Guide Later Chinese Porcelain 84 The phoenix (fêng-huang, the ho-ho bird of old catalogues) is apparently related to the sun-bird of Near Eastern and Indian mythology, and was an emblem of the empress. 1963Times 7 May 7/2 A swordguard in silver formed as a Ho-ho bird and Kirin, undercut in the round with gilt details. |