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尾巴
wěiba
Description
尾巴是很多动物身上的一部分，长在身体后面。
The 尾巴 is a part of many animals' bodies, located at the back.
小狗高兴的时候会摇尾巴。
A puppy wags its 尾巴 when it is happy.
Meanings
尾巴wěiba
tail of an animal
这只猫的尾巴又长又软。
This cat's tail is long and soft.
尾巴wěiba
tail-end or rear part of something
排队的时候我在队伍的尾巴。
I am at the end of the line when queuing.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
尾 (tail) + 巴 (a common noun suffix, as in 嘴巴, 下巴).
- Nuance
巴 is often pronounced neutral tone; 尾 alone (wěi) is more formal or technical.
In videos
“它的尾巴像勺子像勺子”
“尾巴上也有一个超大的齿轮”
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