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How do you say "goose" in Chinese?
鹅
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In Chinese, "goose" is 鹅.
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Pronunciation
Say 'uh'. This single syllable rises in pitch.
Writing and usage
This character has 12 strokes and includes the bird radical. It is specific to geese and rarely used for other birds.
Example sentence
鹅在池塘里游泳。
The goose swims in the pond.
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How to remember 鹅
The character 鹅 contains the bird radical, and the shape vaguely resembles a goose's S-shaped neck.
Related words
- carp 鲤鱼 lǐ yú
- chick 小鸡 xiǎo jī
- donkey 驴 lǘ
- frog 青蛙 qīng wā
- otter 水獭 shuǐ tǎ
- piranha 食人鱼 shí rén yú
- river dolphin 河豚 hé tún
- rooster 公鸡 gōng jī
- turkey 火鸡 huǒ jī
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Questions about 鹅
How do you say "goose" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "goose" is 鹅. It is a noun.
How is 鹅 written in Chinese?
This character has 12 strokes and includes the bird radical. It is specific to geese and rarely used for other birds.
How is 鹅 used in a sentence?
Use 鹅 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 鹅在池塘里游泳。 (The goose swims in the pond.).
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