hippopotamus in Chinese
hippopotamus in Chinese is 河马, 河馬 — hippopotamus means a large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
hippopotamus in Chinese
河马
Pronounced: hé mǎ
A semi-aquatic, herbivorous, African hoofed mammal of the family Hippopotamidae.
河馬
Pronounced: hé mǎ
A semi-aquatic, herbivorous, African hoofed mammal of the family Hippopotamidae.
What does "hippopotamus" mean?
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noun A large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
"A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs."
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hippopotamus in a sentence
- A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs.
- Tourists watched a hippopotamus wade slowly into the river.
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What is "hippopotamus" in Chinese?
"hippopotamus" in Chinese is 河马, 河馬. hippopotamus means: A large, thick-skinned African mammal that spends much of its time in rivers and lakes.
How do you pronounce 河马?
"hippopotamus" in Chinese is 河马, pronounced "hé mǎ".
How do you use "hippopotamus" in a sentence?
Example: "A hippopotamus can weigh over a tonne despite its short legs." In Chinese, "hippopotamus" is 河马, 河馬.
Are there other ways to say "hippopotamus" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "hippopotamus": 河马, 河馬.
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