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How do you say "mallard" in Chinese?
野鸭
yě yā
In Chinese, "mallard" is 野鸭.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yeh YAH'. Both syllables fall in pitch.
Writing and usage
The first character 野 (wild) has 11 strokes. The second 鸭 (duck) has 10 strokes.
Example sentence
野鸭在湖上飞翔。
The mallard flew over the lake.
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How to remember 野鸭
Yě yā literally means 'wild duck' - mallards are wild ducks, distinguishing them from domesticated ducks.
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Questions about 野鸭
How do you say "mallard" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mallard" is 野鸭. It is a noun.
How is 野鸭 written in Chinese?
The first character 野 (wild) has 11 strokes. The second 鸭 (duck) has 10 strokes.
How is 野鸭 used in a sentence?
Use 野鸭 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 野鸭在湖上飞翔。 (The mallard flew over the lake.).
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