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How do you say "chimpanzee" in Chinese?
黑猩猩
hēi xīng xīng
In Chinese, "chimpanzee" is 黑猩猩 (hēi xīng xīng).
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Pronunciation
This word sounds like "hēi xīng xīng" — "hēi" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1); "xīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), and finally "xīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Writing and usage
黑猩猩 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
黑猩猩用棍子去拿食物。
hēi xīng xīng yòng gùn zi qù ná shí wù 。
The chimpanzee used a stick to reach the food.
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How to remember 黑猩猩
Whisper "hēi xīng xīng" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "黑猩猩" (hēi xīng xīng) stay put.
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Questions about 黑猩猩
How do you pronounce 黑猩猩?
This word sounds like "hēi xīng xīng" — "hēi" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1); "xīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), and finally "xīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).
Is 黑猩猩 formal or casual?
黑猩猩 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 黑猩猩 used in Chinese?
黑猩猩 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 黑猩猩用棍子去拿食物。 (The chimpanzee used a stick to reach the food.).
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