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quail in Chinese

quail in Chinese is 鹌鹑, 鵪鶉 — quail means a small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.

quail in Chinese

鹌鹑
noun
Pronounced: ān chún
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
鵪鶉
noun
Pronounced: ān chún
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

What does "quail" mean?

  1. noun A small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.
    "The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat."
  2. verb To lose courage or shrink back out of fear.
    "She refused to quail in front of the angry crowd."
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quail in a sentence

  • The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat.
  • She refused to quail in front of the angry crowd.
  • His confidence quailed the moment the interview began.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quail" in Chinese?

"quail" in Chinese is 鹌鹑, 鵪鶉. quail means: A small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.

How do you pronounce 鹌鹑?

"quail" in Chinese is 鹌鹑, pronounced "ān chún".

How do you use "quail" in a sentence?

Example: "The farm raises quail for their eggs and meat." In Chinese, "quail" is 鹌鹑, 鵪鶉.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "quail": 鹌鹑, 鵪鶉.

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