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鸳鸯
yuānyāng
Description
鸳鸯是一种漂亮的水鸟，经常成双成对地在水上游。
"鸳鸯" is a beautiful water bird that often swims in pairs on the water.
在中国文化里，人们常用鸳鸯来比喻相爱的夫妻。
In Chinese culture, people often use "鸳鸯" to symbolize loving couples.
Meanings
鸳鸯yuānyāng
mandarin duck (a colorful water bird)
湖上有一对鸳鸯在游泳。
A pair of mandarin ducks are swimming on the lake.
鸳鸯yuānyāng
symbol of a loving couple; loving pair
他们是一对幸福的鸳鸯。
They are a happy pair of mandarin ducks.
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Notes
- Etymology
鸳 refers to the male bird, 鸯 to the female; together they name the species.
- Nuance
because these ducks stay in pairs, 鸳鸯 became a classic metaphor for devoted lovers.
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