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How do you say "giraffe" in Chinese?
长颈鹿
cháng jǐng lù
In Chinese, "giraffe" is 长颈鹿.
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Pronunciation
Three syllables: 'chahng' (falling), 'jing' (high level), 'loo' (rising). Flow them together smoothly.
Writing and usage
长 uses 4 strokes and means long. 颈 uses 10 strokes and means neck. 鹿 is our familiar deer. The compound means long-necked deer.
Example sentence
长颈鹿很高。
Giraffes are very tall.
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How to remember 长颈鹿
A deer with a very long neck. The character for neck is in the middle, keeping the meaning clear.
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Questions about 长颈鹿
How do you say "giraffe" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "giraffe" is 长颈鹿. It is a noun.
How is 长颈鹿 written in Chinese?
长 uses 4 strokes and means long. 颈 uses 10 strokes and means neck. 鹿 is our familiar deer. The compound means long-necked deer.
How is 长颈鹿 used in a sentence?
Use 长颈鹿 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 长颈鹿很高。 (Giraffes are very tall.).
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