English–Chinese
“pigeon” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingē zi
Example
公园里鸽子很多，大家都喂它们。gōng yuán lǐ gē zi hěn duō dà jiā dōu wèi tā men
There are many pigeons in the park, and everyone feeds them.
How to say “pigeon” in Chinese
“Pigeon” in Chinese is 鸽子 (gē zi).
A familiar city bird with a rounded body that walks among people and is often fed in open public places.
Example sentences with 鸽子
摄影爱好者在广场拍摄鸽子的飞行瞬间。shè yǐng ài hào zhě zài guáng chǎng pāi shè gē zi de fēi xíng shùn jiān
Photography enthusiasts capture the moment pigeons take flight in the square.
Tips for using 鸽子
- When counting pigeons, the animal classifier 只 (zhī, "animal classifier") appears before the noun, as in 一只鸽子 (yì zhī gēzi, "one pigeon").