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chameleon in Chinese

chameleon in Chinese is 变色龙, 變色龍 — chameleon means a lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.

chameleon in Chinese

变色龙
noun
Pronounced: biàn sè lóng
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
變色龍
noun
Pronounced: biàn sè lóng
(figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

What does "chameleon" mean?

  1. noun A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.
    "The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark."
  2. noun A person who easily adapts their behavior or opinions to fit whatever situation or company they are in.
    "He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues."
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chameleon in a sentence

  • The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark.
  • Zoo visitors watched the chameleon shoot out its long tongue to catch a fly.
  • He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues.

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What is "chameleon" in Chinese?

"chameleon" in Chinese is 变色龙, 變色龍. chameleon means: A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.

How do you pronounce 变色龙?

"chameleon" in Chinese is 变色龙, pronounced "biàn sè lóng".

How do you use "chameleon" in a sentence?

Example: "The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark." In Chinese, "chameleon" is 变色龙, 變色龍.

Are there other ways to say "chameleon" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "chameleon": 变色龙, 變色龍.

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