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How do you say "mule" in Chinese?
骡子
luó zi
In Chinese, "mule" is 骡子 (luó zi).
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Pronunciation
"luó zi" is spoken with "luó" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then the toneless "zi" stays light and unstressed.
Writing and usage
骡子 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
骡子沿着小径搬运沉重的袋子。
luó zi yán zhe xiǎo jìng bān yùn chén zhòng de dài zi 。
The mule carried heavy bags up the trail.
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How to remember 骡子
Whisper "luó zi" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "骡子" (luó zi) stay put.
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Questions about 骡子
How do you pronounce 骡子?
"luó zi" is spoken with "luó" is rising sharply like a question (tone 2), then the toneless "zi" stays light and unstressed.
Is 骡子 formal or casual?
骡子 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 骡子 used in Chinese?
骡子 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 骡子沿着小径搬运沉重的袋子。 (The mule carried heavy bags up the trail.).
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