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How do you say "lamb" in Chinese?
羔羊
gāo yáng
In Chinese, "lamb" is 羔羊.
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Pronunciation
Say 'gow YAHNG'. First syllable falls from high, second rises and stays high.
Writing and usage
The first character 羔 (young lamb) has 10 strokes. The second 羊 (sheep) has 6 strokes.
Example sentence
羔羊非常温顺。
Lambs are very gentle.
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How to remember 羔羊
Gāo yáng specifically refers to a young sheep - the word uses a dedicated character for lamb distinct from regular sheep.
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- salmon 鲑鱼 guī yú
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Questions about 羔羊
How do you say "lamb" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "lamb" is 羔羊. It is a noun.
How is 羔羊 written in Chinese?
The first character 羔 (young lamb) has 10 strokes. The second 羊 (sheep) has 6 strokes.
How is 羔羊 used in a sentence?
Use 羔羊 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 羔羊非常温顺。 (Lambs are very gentle.).
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