koi in Chinese
koi in Chinese is 錦鯉 — koi means an ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.
koi in Chinese
錦鯉
Pronounced: jǐn lǐ
Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.
What does "koi" mean?
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noun An ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.
"Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond."
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koi in a sentence
- Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond.
- The temple garden was famous for its enormous koi.
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What is "koi" in Chinese?
"koi" in Chinese is 錦鯉. koi means: An ornamental variety of carp bred for its bright red, gold, or white patterned scales, popular in garden ponds.
How do you pronounce 錦鯉?
"koi" in Chinese is 錦鯉, pronounced "jǐn lǐ".
How do you use "koi" in a sentence?
Example: "Bright orange koi drifted lazily beneath the surface of the pond." In Chinese, "koi" is 錦鯉.
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