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hyena in Chinese

hyena in Chinese is 鬣狗, 土狼 — hyena means a medium-to-large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for a call that sounds like laughing.

hyena in Chinese

鬣狗
noun
Pronounced: liè gǒu
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
土狼
noun
Pronounced: tǔ láng
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

What does "hyena" mean?

  1. noun A medium-to-large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for a call that sounds like laughing.
    "A pack of hyenas circled the lion's kill, waiting for scraps."
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hyena in a sentence

  • A pack of hyenas circled the lion's kill, waiting for scraps.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hyena" in Chinese?

"hyena" in Chinese is 鬣狗, 土狼. hyena means: A medium-to-large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for a call that sounds like laughing.

How do you pronounce 鬣狗?

"hyena" in Chinese is 鬣狗, pronounced "liè gǒu".

How do you use "hyena" in a sentence?

Example: "A pack of hyenas circled the lion's kill, waiting for scraps." In Chinese, "hyena" is 鬣狗, 土狼.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "hyena": 鬣狗, 土狼.

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