Chinese word

美洲豹

Pronunciation

Pinyinměi zhōu bào

Meaning

  • nounjaguar

Example

动物园里有一只美洲豹。dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yì zhī měi zhōu bào

There is a jaguar at the zoo.

Illustration for 美洲豹 (jaguar)

More examples

美洲豹的皮毛上有漂亮的斑纹。měi zhōu bào de pí máo shàng yǒu piào liàng de bān wén

The jaguar's fur has beautiful spots.

Core concept

The biggest cat of the Americas, with a stocky body and rosette-patterned fur.

Common phrases

  • 一只美洲豹yì zhī měi zhōu bào

    a jaguar

  • 野生美洲豹yě shēng měi zhōu bào

    wild jaguar

  • 保护美洲豹bǎo hù měi zhōu bào

    protect jaguars

Similar words

美洲虎měi zhōu hǔ: A powerful, large wild cat found in forests and grasslands in the Americas.
豹bào: A spotted wild cat that climbs trees well.
猎豹liè bào: A slim wild cat with long legs that runs extremely fast.
美洲狮měi zhōu shī: A large wild cat from North America and nearby regions with a long tail.

Definition in Chinese

一种生活在美洲、身上有玫瑰形斑纹的大型猫科动物。yì zhǒng shēng huó zài měi zhōu shēn shàng yǒu méi guī xíng bān wén de dà xíng māo kē dòng wù

Word origin

美洲 (měizhōu, "the Americas") combines with 豹 (bào, "leopard") to form a descriptive name for an American leopard-like cat.

Usage tips

  • Many of its rosettes contain a smaller spot inside, a useful visual clue when identifying the animal in books or documentaries.

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