How do you say "polar bear" in Chinese?

In Chinese, "polar bear" is 北极熊 (běi jí xióng). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

北极熊 (pinyin: běi jí xióng) is written using Chinese characters (Hanzi).

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Questions about 北极熊

How do you pronounce 北极熊?

北极熊 is romanised as běi jí xióng in Chinese. This pinyin gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 北极熊 written in Chinese?

北极熊 is written using Chinese characters (Hanzi). The pinyin is běi jí xióng. Learning to read Chinese characters (Hanzi) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 北极熊 formal or casual?

北极熊 is a common noun used in everyday Chinese speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Chinese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.