喜鹊 (xǐ què) — magpie
Definition
The Chinese magpie, traditionally a symbol of good luck and happy news (the name literally means 'joy magpie'). In Chinese culture a magpie's call is taken as an omen of good fortune, not just the bird itself.
noun
magpie
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 喜鹊。Chuāng wài yǒu yì zhī xǐ què zài jiào.There is a magpie calling outside the window.
- ,喜鹊。Zài zhōng guó wén huà zhōng, xǐ què cháng bèi shì wéi jí xiáng de xiàng zhēng.In Chinese culture, the magpie is often seen as a symbol of good luck.
- 喜鹊。Nà zhī xǐ què fēi dào le shù shàng.That magpie flew into the tree.
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