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“duck” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyā zi

Example

我家有一只鸭子。wǒ jiā yǒu yì zhī yā zi

My family has a duck.

Illustration for 鸭子 (duck)

How to say “duck” in Chinese

“Duck” in Chinese is 鸭子 (yā zi).

A water bird with a broad bill and webbed feet, found in ponds and rivers or raised by people.

Full entry for 鸭子: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鸭子

公园里有几只鸭子在游泳。gōng yuán lǐ yǒu jǐ zhī yā zi zài yóu yǒng

There are several ducks swimming in the park.

Tips for using 鸭子

  • The noun has no required plural ending, so numbers or context show whether it means one bird or several.

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