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鸭
yā
Description
鸭是一种水鸟，喜欢在水里游泳。
"鸭" is a water bird that likes to swim in water.
我们也常吃鸭肉，比如北京烤鸭很有名。
We also often eat "鸭" meat, for example, Peking duck is very famous.
Meanings
鸭yā
duck (the bird)
河里有很多鸭在游泳。
There are many ducks swimming in the river.
鸭肉yā ròu
duck meat as food
我最喜欢吃烤鸭。
My favorite food is roast duck.
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Notes
- Nuance
鸭 alone often names the animal; add 子 (鸭子) in everyday speech.
- Etymology
the 鸟 component means bird, marking 鸭 as a type of fowl.
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