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penguin

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qi3e2 qǐé

Meaning


Primary

penguin

Alternatives

penguins

Mnemonic


A 企鹅 penguin is like a 鹅 goose except more upright because it always walks on its 企 tiptoes.

Usage


企鹅 住 在 南极。

Penguins live in Antarctica.

我 在 动物园 看 到 了 一 只 企鹅。

I saw a penguin at the zoo.

企鹅 喜欢 在 冷水 中 游泳 。

Penguins like to swim in cold water.