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How do you say "eagle" in Chinese?
鹰
yīng
In Chinese, "eagle" is 鹰.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ying' in a single syllable with a high, level tone that stays flat throughout.
Writing and usage
鹰 uses 19 strokes and combines the bird radical with other elements. Despite its complexity, it's one of the most recognizable bird characters.
Example sentence
鹰在天空飞翔。
The eagle flies in the sky.
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How to remember 鹰
A powerful, dignified bird. The character's stroke count reflects the majestic nature of an eagle.
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- chimp 黑猩猩 hēi xīng xing
- lion 公狮 gōng shī
- orangutan 红毛猩猩 hóng máo xīng xing
- peacock 孔雀 kǒng què
- penguin 企鹅 qǐ é
- reindeer 驯鹿 xùn lù
- rhino 犀牛 xī niú
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Questions about 鹰
How do you say "eagle" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "eagle" is 鹰. It is a noun.
How is 鹰 written in Chinese?
鹰 uses 19 strokes and combines the bird radical with other elements. Despite its complexity, it's one of the most recognizable bird characters.
How is 鹰 used in a sentence?
Use 鹰 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 鹰在天空飞翔。 (The eagle flies in the sky.).
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