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How do you say "mole" in Chinese?
鼹鼠
yǎn shǔ
In Chinese, "mole" is 鼹鼠.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yen SHOO'. First syllable rises and falls, second falls sharply.
Writing and usage
The first character 鼹 has 19 strokes, the second 鼠 has 13 strokes. Both contain the animal radical.
Example sentence
鼹鼠在地下挖洞。
The mole digs holes underground.
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How to remember 鼹鼠
Yǎn shǔ literally means 'blind mouse' - moles are burrowing animals that live underground in darkness.
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Questions about 鼹鼠
How do you say "mole" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "mole" is 鼹鼠. It is a noun.
How is 鼹鼠 written in Chinese?
The first character 鼹 has 19 strokes, the second 鼠 has 13 strokes. Both contain the animal radical.
How is 鼹鼠 used in a sentence?
Use 鼹鼠 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 鼹鼠在地下挖洞。 (The mole digs holes underground.).
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