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“newt” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinróng yuán

Example

水里有一只蝾螈。shuǐ lǐ yǒu yì zhī róng yuán

There is a newt in the water.

Illustration for 蝾螈 (newt)

How to say “newt” in Chinese

“Newt” in Chinese is 蝾螈 (róng yuán).

A slender amphibian with four legs and a long tail, living in ponds and other damp habitats.

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

Example sentences with 蝾螈

孩子们在池塘边观察蝾螈。hái zi men zài chí táng biān guān chá róng yuán

The children observe newts by the pond.

Tips for using 蝾螈

  • Both syllables have rising tones, so the pronunciation rises twice: róngyuán.

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