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How do you say "fox" in Chinese?
狐狸
hú li
In Chinese, "fox" is 狐狸.
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Pronunciation
Say 'hoo LEE'. First syllable rises, second rises as well.
Writing and usage
Both characters contain the animal radical. 狐 has 8 strokes, and 狸 has 9 strokes.
Example sentence
狐狸很聪明。
Foxes are clever.
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How to remember 狐狸
Hú li uses two animal characters - both specifically refer to clever, sly creatures in Chinese folklore.
Related words
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- fishing rod 钓鱼竿 diào yú gān
- frog 青蛙 qīng wā
- horse 马 mǎ
- mole 鼹鼠 yǎn shǔ
- pig 猪 zhū
- rabbit 兔子 tù zi
- wood 木头 mù tou
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Questions about 狐狸
How do you say "fox" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "fox" is 狐狸. It is a noun.
How is 狐狸 written in Chinese?
Both characters contain the animal radical. 狐 has 8 strokes, and 狸 has 9 strokes.
How is 狐狸 used in a sentence?
Use 狐狸 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 狐狸很聪明。 (Foxes are clever.).
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