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How do you say "beaver" in Chinese?
海狸
hǎi lí
In Chinese, "beaver" is 海狸.
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Pronunciation
Say 'high LEE'. First syllable rises, second rises as well.
Writing and usage
The first character 海 (sea) has 9 strokes, the second 狸 (wild cat) has 9 strokes.
Example sentence
海狸能建造水坝。
Beavers can build dams.
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How to remember 海狸
Hǎi lí literally means 'sea wild cat' - an old poetic name for beavers related to their aquatic nature.
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- goat 山羊 shān yáng
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- pigeon 鸽子 gē zi
- river dolphin 河豚 hé tún
- sheep 绵羊 mián yáng
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Questions about 海狸
How do you say "beaver" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "beaver" is 海狸. It is a noun.
How is 海狸 written in Chinese?
The first character 海 (sea) has 9 strokes, the second 狸 (wild cat) has 9 strokes.
How is 海狸 used in a sentence?
Use 海狸 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 海狸能建造水坝。 (Beavers can build dams.).
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