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麻雀
máquè
Description
麻雀是一种很小的鸟，在城市和乡下都很常见。
A 麻雀 is a very small bird commonly found in both cities and countryside.
它常常在早上叽叽喳喳地叫，声音很热闹。
It often chirps noisily in the morning.
Meanings
麻雀máquè
sparrow (a small brown bird)
几只麻雀在树上跳来跳去。
Several sparrows are hopping around in the tree.
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Notes
- Etymology
麻 (mottled/speckled) + 雀 (small bird), describing the sparrow's brown speckled feathers.
- Nuance
麻将 (mahjong) is written differently; do not confuse it with 麻雀 the bird.
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