English–Chinese
“amphibious” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinliǎng qī
Example
这辆两栖车可以在河里行驶也能上岸。zhè liàng liǎng qī chē ké yǐ zài hé lǐ xíng shǐ yě néng shàng àn
This amphibious vehicle can travel in the river and also go ashore.
How to say “amphibious” in Chinese
“Amphibious” in Chinese is 两栖 (liǎng qī).
One ability connects two settings, allowing life or movement on both land and water.
Example sentences with 两栖
青蛙是一种典型的两栖动物，既会在水中呼吸也能在陆地上觅食。qīng wā shì yì zhǒng diǎn xíng de liǎng qī dòng wù jì huì zài shuǐ zhōng hū xī yě néng zài lù dì shàng mì shí
A frog is a typical amphibian; it can breathe underwater and also forage on land.
Tips for using 两栖
- In everyday Chinese, this adjective usually comes before a noun, so the surrounding noun shows whether it describes an animal, a vehicle, or another kind of system.