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gull

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

ou1 • ōu

Meaning


Primary

gull

Alternatives

seagull, gulls, seagulls

Mnemonic Updated October 8, 2026


[_-] Master Chief is in [1] front of the [-(o)u] bakery trying to catch some 鷗 gull 鳥 birds. He props up a 區 shipping container with a stick and scatters croissant crumbs underneath. When the 鷗 gulls swoop in to eat, he kicks away the stick and the 區 shipping container slams down over the 鷗 gulls.

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