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drake in Chinese

drake in Chinese is 鴨, 母老虎 — drake means a male duck.

drake in Chinese

鴨
noun
Pronounced: yā
A male duck.
母老虎
noun
Pronounced: mǔ lǎo hǔ
(poetic) A dragon.

What does "drake" mean?

  1. noun A male duck.
    "A drake paddled across the pond, followed by three ducklings and their mother."
  2. noun A dragon, especially a smaller or lesser one in folklore and fantasy fiction.
    "The game's hero had to defeat a fierce drake lurking in the mountains."
  3. noun A type of small cannon, or an old beaked warship such as a Viking longship.
    "The museum displays a small bronze drake that once guarded a castle wall."
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drake in a sentence

  • A drake paddled across the pond, followed by three ducklings and their mother.
  • The farmer kept a single drake with his flock of ducks.
  • The game's hero had to defeat a fierce drake lurking in the mountains.
  • In the fantasy novel, a tame drake curled up beside the wizard's fire.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "drake" in Chinese?
"drake" in Chinese is 鴨, 母老虎. drake means: A male duck.
How do you pronounce 鴨?
"drake" in Chinese is 鴨, pronounced "yā".
How do you use "drake" in a sentence?
Example: "A drake paddled across the pond, followed by three ducklings and their mother." In Chinese, "drake" is 鴨, 母老虎.
Are there other ways to say "drake" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "drake": 鴨, 母老虎.
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