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squirrel in Chinese

squirrel in Chinese is 松鼠, 栗鼠 — squirrel means a small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.

squirrel in Chinese

松鼠
noun
Pronounced: sōng shǔ
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
栗鼠
noun
Pronounced: lì shǔ
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.

What does "squirrel" mean?

  1. noun A small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.
    "A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree."
  2. verb To store something away secretly for future use.
    "She squirreled away a bit of cash every month."
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squirrel in a sentence

  • A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree.
  • Squirrels bury nuts to eat later in the winter.
  • She squirreled away a bit of cash every month.

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What is "squirrel" in Chinese?

"squirrel" in Chinese is 松鼠, 栗鼠. squirrel means: A small rodent, often with a bushy tail, that typically lives in trees and eats nuts and seeds.

How do you pronounce 松鼠?

"squirrel" in Chinese is 松鼠, pronounced "sōng shǔ".

How do you use "squirrel" in a sentence?

Example: "A grey squirrel darted up the oak tree." In Chinese, "squirrel" is 松鼠, 栗鼠.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "squirrel": 松鼠, 栗鼠.

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