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magpie in Chinese

magpie in Chinese is 喜鵲, 喜鹊 — magpie means a black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

magpie in Chinese

喜鵲
noun
Pronounced: xǐ què
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
喜鹊
noun
Pronounced: xǐ què
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

What does "magpie" mean?

  1. noun A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.
    "A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning."
  2. noun A person who collects or hoards objects indiscriminately, especially trinkets or shiny things.
    "She's a real magpie — her jewellery box is stuffed with things she never wears."

magpie in a sentence

  • A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning.
  • She's a real magpie — her jewellery box is stuffed with things she never wears.

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "magpie" in Chinese?

"magpie" in Chinese is 喜鵲, 喜鹊. magpie means: A black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its chattering call and reputed liking for shiny objects.

How do you pronounce 喜鵲?

"magpie" in Chinese is 喜鵲, pronounced "xǐ què".

How do you use "magpie" in a sentence?

Example: "A magpie kept swooping at the garden fence all morning." In Chinese, "magpie" is 喜鵲, 喜鹊.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "magpie": 喜鵲, 喜鹊.

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