Meanings of 鸵
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AI Study Notes for 鸵
A common mistake is to confuse 鸵 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (bird) or 雉 (pheasant). It is generally used in more formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or documentaries, rather than casual conversation. Be careful with the tone; 'tuó' is pronounced with a rising tone.
Although 鸵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to HSK Level 3 words that relate to animals, such as 猫 (māo) for cat and 狗 (gǒu) for dog. Students should focus on recognizing animal-related vocabulary and practicing pronunciation.
Learners often mistakenly write 鸵 as 鸟 (which is the general word for 'bird') or confuse it with similar characters. Remember, 鸵 specifically refers to an ostrich, not just any bird.
Pronunciation of 鸵
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Etymology of 鸵
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 它 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鴕.
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Case file: 鸵
Phonosemantic compound. 鸟 represents the meaning and 它 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鴕.
- 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half它 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybird
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say ostrich in Chinese
“ostrich” in Chinese is鸵
The character 鸵 (tuó) refers to an ostrich, a large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long legs and fast running speed. In Chinese, it is commonly used in contexts related to wildlife, zoology, and sometimes in discussions about exotic animals in zoos or farms.
When to use 鸵
A common mistake is to confuse 鸵 with similar bird characters like 鸟 (bird) or 雉 (pheasant). It is generally used in more formal contexts, such as scientific discussions or documentaries, rather than casual conversation. Be careful with the tone; 'tuó' is pronounced with a rising tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly write 鸵 as 鸟 (which is the general word for 'bird') or confuse it with similar characters. Remember, 鸵 specifically refers to an ostrich, not just any bird.
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Grammar Patterns of 鸵
鸵 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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那位舞蹈演员戴着粉色____鸟毛制作的头饰.
The dancer wore a headdress of pink ostrich plumes.
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Word Family of 鸵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸵
It is pronounced as 'tuó' with a rising tone.
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