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zebra in Chinese

zebra in Chinese is 斑马, 斑馬 — zebra means a wild African horse-like animal with black-and-white stripes.

zebra in Chinese

斑马
noun
Pronounced: bān mǎ
(pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.
斑馬
noun
Pronounced: bān mǎ
(pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.

What does "zebra" mean?

  1. noun A wild African horse-like animal with black-and-white stripes.
    "A herd of zebra grazed near the watering hole."
  2. noun Informal term for a sports referee, from the black-and-white striped shirt they wear.
    "The crowd booed the zebra after the controversial call."
  3. noun In medicine, an unlikely or exotic diagnosis, as opposed to a common one.
    "The professor reminded the students: don't chase zebras when it's probably just a common cold."
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zebra in a sentence

  • A herd of zebra grazed near the watering hole.
  • The stripes on a zebra are unique to each individual, like a fingerprint.
  • The crowd booed the zebra after the controversial call.
  • The professor reminded the students: don't chase zebras when it's probably just a common cold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "zebra" in Chinese?

"zebra" in Chinese is 斑马, 斑馬. zebra means: A wild African horse-like animal with black-and-white stripes.

How do you pronounce 斑马?

"zebra" in Chinese is 斑马, pronounced "bān mǎ".

How do you use "zebra" in a sentence?

Example: "A herd of zebra grazed near the watering hole." In Chinese, "zebra" is 斑马, 斑馬.

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

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "zebra": 斑马, 斑馬.

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