筑巢 (zhú) — to build a nest
Definition
A vivid, literally compositional verb-object phrase: 筑 ('to build') + 巢 ('nest'), used almost exclusively for birds (and by extension, other animals) constructing their home.
verb
to build a nest
Examples
- 。Xiǎo niǎo zài shù shàng zhù le yí gè cháo.The little bird built a nest in the tree.
- ，。Chūn tiān lái le, niǎo r kāi shǐ zhù cháo.Spring has come, and the birds start building nests.
- 。Zhè zhī niǎo yòng shù zhī zhù cháo.This bird builds its nest with twigs.
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