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水母
shuǐmǔ
Description
水母是一种住在海里的动物，身体软软的，像透明的伞。
A 水母 is a sea animal with a soft body, resembling a transparent umbrella.
游泳的时候要小心，有的水母会蜇人。
Be careful when swimming; some 水母 can sting people.
Meanings
水母shuǐmǔ
jellyfish
我在海边看到了一只很大的水母。
I saw a very large jellyfish by the sea.
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Notes
- Etymology
水 (water) + 母 (mother), literally "water mother."
- Nuance
水母 is standard; 海蜇 refers to jellyfish prepared as food.
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