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How do you say "rabbit" in Chinese?
兔子
tù zi
In Chinese, "rabbit" is 兔子.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'too' (fourth/falling tone) and 'dzuh' (light/neutral tone). The first drops sharply, the second is quick.
Writing and usage
兔 uses 8 strokes and is a simplified form. 子 uses 3 strokes as a diminutive suffix. Together they form the word for a small rabbit.
Example sentence
兔子跑得很快。
Rabbits run very fast.
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How to remember 兔子
The second character 'zi' is a common suffix for small animals. Picture a cute bunny.
Related words
- cow 母牛 mǔ niú
- fox 狐狸 hú li
- goose 鹅 é
- hen 母鸡 mǔ jī
- lamb 羔羊 gāo yáng
- mushroom 蘑菇 mó gū
- pig 猪 zhū
- river dolphin 河豚 hé tún
- wood 木头 mù tou
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Questions about 兔子
How do you say "rabbit" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "rabbit" is 兔子. It is a noun.
How is 兔子 written in Chinese?
兔 uses 8 strokes and is a simplified form. 子 uses 3 strokes as a diminutive suffix. Together they form the word for a small rabbit.
How is 兔子 used in a sentence?
Use 兔子 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 兔子跑得很快。 (Rabbits run very fast.).
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