How do you say "platypus" in Chinese?

鸭嘴兽

yā zuǐ shòu

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "platypus" is 鸭嘴兽 (yā zuǐ shòu).

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Pronunciation

Pronounced "yā zuǐ shòu", carrying first tone, then third tone, then fourth tone: held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.

Writing and usage

鸭嘴兽 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

鸭嘴兽沿着河床游动。

yā zuǐ shòu yán zhe hé chuáng yóu dòng 。

The platypus swam along the riverbed.

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How to remember 鸭嘴兽

Let the moment when the platypus swam along the riverbed be your mental shortcut for "yā zuǐ shòu".

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Questions about 鸭嘴兽

How do you pronounce 鸭嘴兽?

Pronounced "yā zuǐ shòu", carrying first tone, then third tone, then fourth tone: held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is dipping low then curling back up.

Is 鸭嘴兽 formal or casual?

鸭嘴兽 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 鸭嘴兽 used in Chinese?

鸭嘴兽 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 鸭嘴兽沿着河床游动。 (The platypus swam along the riverbed.).

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