飞禽走兽 (fēi qín zǒu shòu) — birds and animals (collectively); all kinds of wild creatures
Definition
A literary set phrase for 'birds and beasts' — all wild animals collectively, used mostly in writing about nature, hunting, or ancient/classical settings.
phrase
birds and animals (collectively)all kinds of wild creatures
Examples
- 飞禽走兽。Zhè ge zì rán bǎo hù qū lǐ yǒu gè zhǒng fēi qín zǒu shòu.This nature reserve has all kinds of birds and animals.
- 飞禽走兽。Gǔ dài huáng dì cháng qù shān lín zhōng shòu liè fēi qín zǒu shòu.Ancient emperors often went to the mountains to hunt wild birds and beasts.
- 飞禽走兽。Zhè piàn shī dì shì xǔ duō fēi qín zǒu shòu de qī xī dì.This wetland is a habitat for many birds and animals.
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