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ostrich in Chinese

ostrich in Chinese is 鸵鸟, 鸵 — ostrich means a very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth.

ostrich in Chinese

鸵鸟
noun
Pronounced: tuó niǎo
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
noun
Pronounced: tuó
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.

What does "ostrich" mean?

  1. noun A very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth.
    "An ostrich can outrun most predators despite being unable to fly."
  2. noun A person who refuses to acknowledge an obvious problem, as if hiding their head to avoid seeing it.
    "Ignoring the warning signs won't help — don't be an ostrich about the company's finances."
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ostrich in a sentence

  • An ostrich can outrun most predators despite being unable to fly.
  • The farm raised ostriches for their meat, feathers, and eggs.
  • Ignoring the warning signs won't help — don't be an ostrich about the company's finances.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ostrich" in Chinese?

"ostrich" in Chinese is 鸵鸟, 鸵. ostrich means: A very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth.

How do you pronounce 鸵鸟?

"ostrich" in Chinese is 鸵鸟, pronounced "tuó niǎo".

How do you use "ostrich" in a sentence?

Example: "An ostrich can outrun most predators despite being unable to fly." In Chinese, "ostrich" is 鸵鸟, 鸵.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "ostrich": 鸵鸟, 鸵.

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