thunderbird in Chinese
thunderbird in Chinese is 雷鸟 — thunderbird means a giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes.
thunderbird in Chinese
雷鸟
Pronounced: léi niǎo
(mythology) A mythological bird, often associated with stormy weather, especially in various indigenous North American mythologies.
What does "thunderbird" mean?
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noun A giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes.
"Legend says the thunderbird's wings stir up storms whenever it takes flight."
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noun The golden whistler, a small yellow-and-black Australian songbird, sometimes called this informally.
"Birdwatchers spotted a thunderbird singing from the eucalyptus canopy."
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thunderbird in a sentence
- Legend says the thunderbird's wings stir up storms whenever it takes flight.
- Totem poles in the Pacific Northwest often feature a carved thunderbird at the top.
- Birdwatchers spotted a thunderbird singing from the eucalyptus canopy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "thunderbird" in Chinese?
"thunderbird" in Chinese is 雷鸟. thunderbird means: A giant, storm-bringing bird from Indigenous North American mythology, said to create thunder with its wingbeats and lightning with its eyes.
How do you pronounce 雷鸟?
"thunderbird" in Chinese is 雷鸟, pronounced "léi niǎo".
How do you use "thunderbird" in a sentence?
Example: "Legend says the thunderbird's wings stir up storms whenever it takes flight." In Chinese, "thunderbird" is 雷鸟.
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