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“iguana” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinliè xī

Example

这是一只鬣蜥。zhè shì yì zhī liè xī

This is an iguana.

Illustration for 鬣蜥 (iguana)

How to say “iguana” in Chinese

“Iguana” in Chinese is 鬣蜥 (liè xī).

A broad-bodied tropical lizard marked by a crest running down its back.

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

Example sentences with 鬣蜥

鬣蜥吃树叶。liè xī chī shù yè

The iguana eats leaves.

Tips for using 鬣蜥

  • For counting this animal in Chinese, 只 (zhī, "animal classifier") is used, and 只 also counts many other animals.

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